How do I begin to have a loved one assessed for ADL’s, getting outside help, or possibly moving to Assisted Living or a Nursing Home?
First of all, don’t wait and think that the situation will improve on its own. It won’t. We are all aging, and physical or emotional problems are usually progressive. Start with reading as much as possible on the Internet, but make sure you are reading ACCURATE information from LEGITIMATE sources. For instance, start with the Department of Aging in your county. This way, you will know the right things to look for and the right questions to ask the clinician, whether it be a physician or geriatric nurse practitioner. After getting information, put together a list of questions, and contact an expert. Don’t wait.
