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Key Steps to Finding the Best Care Options for Older Adults

STEP 1:
Take Inventory

STEP 2:
Research

STEP 3:
Compare

STEP 4:
Prepare

STEP 5:
Act

Step Four: Prepare

  • With steps 1-3 completed you should:
    • Understand your goals, needs, and abilities
    • Have a clear understanding of your options
    • Have a good idea of what solution you wish to pursue for your needs
  • Now you need to prepare
    • Consult some professionals
      • Get legal advice on preparing for aging issues
      • Get a list of social workers who refer to the agency you want to use
        • Contact them and get their opinion/advice
      • Discuss your plans with your family
        • remember, these changes are shifts in the entire family system
  • Make a "plan A" and  a "Plan B"
    • Make a detailed plan of how you will supplement the aging solution into your life
    • Determine how you will prepare for moderate changes in your everyday lifestyle
    • Be prepared with a backup plan
      • 1 month into service you may find that the agency is not right for you
      • have another agency ready for an intake assessment...

Preparing for a life change is not to be taken lightly, planning is critical...

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