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Determining when seniors should be assisted

11/30/11

A recent Cleveland Heights Patch article examined the reluctance of senior citizens to inquire about home healthcare, which might become a necessity when daily tasks become difficult.

According to the article, seniors sometimes find it difficult to move into a group living community because they would prefer to live in their own homes for as long as possible, but Homewatch Caregivers recently published a list of 17 questions that might help determine if help is needed for seniors.

Homewatch Caregivers is a home care company that has a specific emphasis on senior patients, the source reported. The 17 questions it published included questions asking if there has been an increase in the number of injuries or falls in the home, whether eating habits have changed and whether medications are being taken according to the prescription.

Seniors have the option of requesting care on a short-term basis, which can just be for a few hours, the article pointed out; however they might need long-term care, which could be around-the-clock service. The Jewish Family Services Association provides a "wraparound" service, which helps clients with all of their medical and non-medical needs, including assisting in managing bills and completing life insurance forms.

The number of senior citizens is expected to more than double by the year 2050, according to a U.S. Census report.

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