Is it Time to Hire In-Home Caregivers?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  It is hard for me (or my loved one) to run errands like grocery shopping.

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  • A.
    Yes. It can be exhausting at times.
  • B.
    Nope! I am still getting around the grocery store easily.
• 2.
  There are piles of unopened mail at my (or my loved one's) home that need attention.

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  • A.
    Yes. It's hard to keep everything organized. I could use some younger eyes to help me out.
  • B.
    No. I don't need help with organizing and responding to mail.
• 3.
  My kids are constantly telling me to use my walker or cane.

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  • A.
    Yes. I don't think I need it all of the time but my children worry about me falling again. I have a history of falls.
  • B.
    No. I always use my walker/cane if required (OR) I walk independently without a walker or cane. I don't have a history of falls.
• 4.
  My house is not as clean and tidy as it used to be.

  • A.
    Yes. I try my best but I can't push a vacuum around like I could when I was younger. I can't bend down to pick up clutter easily.
  • B.
    No. I keep a neat and tidy home, free of clutter. I don't need help with this.
• 5.
  I don't cook often, and when I do, it is for convenience and not for health.

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  • A.
    I eat fast food and restaurant food 3-5 times per week. When I cook at home its a frozen dinner or a PB&J sandwich.
  • B.
    I eat a balanced diet of grains, protein, fruits, vegetables, and calcium-rich dairy. I am able to cook myself healthy meals and will occasionally eat out with friends/ family.
• 6.
  My kids (or friends) tell me I forgot things or that I am confused sometimes. 

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  • A.
    Yes. Sometimes I forget to eat dinner or I forget to lock a door. My children help me keep a calendar to remind me of events.
  • B.
    No. I rarely forget things and am rarely if ever confused. I don't need help with reminders.
• 7.
  I have a medical diagnosis of dementia, Alzheimer's, or cognitive deficit.

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  • A.
    Yes.
  • B.
    No.
• 8.
  I have a degenerative physical disease/ disorder such as ALS, Parkinson's, history of stroke, etc. that makes it hard to complete activities of daily living.

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  • A.
    Yes.
  • B.
    No.
• 9.
  I don't get to shower or bathe as much as I used to. My children often tell me I need to shower or bathe.

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  • A.
    Yes. It's hard to get in and out of the shower or bath, so I don't take as many showers as I would like.
  • B.
    No. I am able to shower daily, or every other day as often as I would like.
• 10.
  I find it more difficult to get to the restroom on time than it used to be.

  • A.
    Yes. I just can't move fast enough. I am using more depends/ briefs than I used to and its expensive!
  • B.
    No. I always make it to the restroom on time, without help.
• 11.
  Unless someone is here to help me, I won't be able to change my clothes on my own.

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  • A.
    Yes. I need help, especially with socks and shoes.
  • B.
    No. I can put on my clothes including socks and shoes, independently.
• 12.
  I am no longer able to drive myself places.

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  • A.
    Yes. I depend on family or friends to take me places.
  • B.
    No. I still drive and have had a recent driver's test.
• 13.
  I feel lonely most of the time. I have lost interest in activities I used to enjoy.

  • A.
    Yes. I am so bored I sleep most of the day or watch television.
  • B.
    No. I am active in my community and have a deep sense of purpose.
• 14.
  I could use help getting up in the morning, or going to bed at night.

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  • A.
    Yes. I need help getting ready for the day. Would you make my bed too?
  • B.
    No. I can get ready for the day and get ready for bed without help.
• 15.
  I have lost 10% or more of my body weight unintentionally in the past 6 months.

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  • A.
    Yes. I try to eat but the weight keeps falling off.
  • B.
    No. I maintain a steady and healthy weight.
• 16.
  I have been to the Emergency Room or Hospital more than twice in the past 6 months.

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  • A.
    Yes. I had a rough few months and I don't want to go back to the hospital if I don't have to.
  • B.
    No. I have maintained health and safety without assistance.
• 17.
  I have fallen more than twice in the last 6 months.

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  • A.
    Yes. I have had a few falls.
  • B.
    No. I have not had any falls in the last year.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  It may be time for Home Care. Give us a call to see how we can help.

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  Schedule your free consultation with a Registered Nurse!
• 2.
  You are doing great! But if things change, whether big or small, give us a call!

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  Call today for a free home safety evaluation with a Registered Nurse!