Some questions to ask when deciding it may be time to place a loved one... 1. Is help needed with cooking, shopping, completing housework, taking medications or handling money? 2. Is help needed with eating, dressing, bathing, walking or using the bathroom? 3. Is the older adult considering moving to a place where someone could assist with the above activities? 4. Are six or more medications taken daily? 5. Are there more than two chronic medical problems? 6. Is there alcohol

Are you familiar with Hospice Services? Many people think they "aren't ready for Hospice, yet, because they aren't dying." Hospice services can be started long before becoming very, very ill. Many times Hospice can be used for years before someone passes away. Hospice may be appropriate when: ●a life-threatening disease is diagnosed or when curative treatment is no longer an option. ●a specialized team is needed for pain and symptom control. ●an individual chooses comfort mea