50+ Living - Experience Group

Unsafe home conditions such as
neglected housework or repairs,
improper use of appliances,
overgrown yard.
Changes in personal appearance,
grooming or personal hygiene.
Isolation or disinterest in social
activities or hobbies.
Mobility issues such as walking and
moving that can result in falls.
realistic plan that reflects and respects
those wishes. Include a discussion
about the option of aging in place or
at an alternative housing community.
Will they need access to transportation
and/or health care services Will their
finances support this plan
Plan for their care should changes in
their health occur and decisions need to
be made quickly. Family conversations
are a critical part of providing care.
Trouble handling finances such
as unpaid bills, confusion with
paperwork, unopened mail,
involvement with scams/schemes.
Caregiving Guidelines
Talk to the care recipient about their
wishes for the future and create a
• Manual Wheelchairs
• Bathroom Safety Products
• Power Wheelchairs
• Home Care Beds
• Scooters
• Patient Lifters
• Easy Lift Chairs
• Walkers and Canes
Encourage everyone to be
open and honest about their feelings
and concerns regarding the care
recipient’s future.
Discuss what role each family member
is comfortable with and the emotional
impact of this life transition on everyone
involved.
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Gather information about
your loved one’s condition
or illness and future needs.
Talk to their doctors,
nurses, pharmacists,
social service and local
government agencies, as well as social
workers, case managers, geriatric care
managers and support/educational
groups to locate community services.
Collect important papers and legal
documents for easy reference.
Advocate for your loved one’s needs
(and your needs too) with health care
and service professionals.
It’s not an easy task but it can be very
rewarding to help your loved ones enjoy
their golden years. Don’t be afraid to
reach our for help.
Every community has resource groups
that can help make your job easier ■
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