I wish I could be there but I just can't.In today's world, it's not uncommon for adult children to live in a different city from their parents or relatives. It's hard to know what they need and it's easy to feel helpless and guilty.
What you need to know.The first step in arranging care from a distance is identifying what needs to be done. Through Interim HomeStyle Services, you can access a free online Independent Living Assessment that lets you get involved and become informed about factors that limit a person's ability to live safe and independent in the comfort of his or her home. By taking a few moments of your time, you can answer a series of questions to identify how well the individual can perform activities of daily living and other factors that impact his or her well-being.
We offer this free unique tool as the first step in the process of making sure you or your loved one can remain safe at home. The assessment results provide valuable information about next steps, including recommendations for checking with a physician when appropriate, situations in which home care might help, "red flags" about safety issues and general, useful information about conditions, what you should watch for and expect.
At the end of the online assessment, you are given the opportunity to send a copy of the results to a local participating Interim HomeStyle Services office and request that someone contact you for follow-up. In almost every instance, it is equally important to have someone actually visit the individual and perform an Interim HomeStyle Services At-Home Assessment. This involves much more detail and is conducted by a trained health professional who asks a series of questions in addition to observing the individual and reviewing the home environment.
The At Home Assessment can be arranged through Interim HomeStyle Services participating offices.
The Interim HomeStyle Services At-Home Assessment provides more information as well as service recommendations. You can arrange to receive a copy of the At Home Assessment report*, which indicates the types of services recommended. This helps provide peace of mind in knowing that the safety of a loved one has been professionally assessed and he or she is receiving the right level of care for the right reason.
You also can arrange with the participating Interim HomeStyle Services office for ongoing status reports that will keep you informed and involved in the care for your loved one. There may be an additional charge for the reports.
* Upon consent by the individual receiving services.
