Life Changing Care
Resources.
For families making a care decision and for the professionals who refer them.
Family guides
For families.
If you are trying to figure out whether a loved one needs help at home, or how to choose the right agency once you have decided, these guides are for you. They are free. No form required.
Recognition Guide
Is It Time?
How to know when a loved one needs help at home. Covers what to watch for, how to have the conversation, and what home care actually means.
Evaluation Checklist
What to Ask Before You Hire
Seven questions to ask any home care agency before you sign. Covers credentials, supervision, backup coverage, and how to hear past a sales pitch.
Professional reference guides
For referring professionals.
If you work with seniors or aging adults and occasionally need to refer clients to in-home care, these reference guides are built for your field. Each one is designed to be kept on file and shared when the need arises.
Elder Law and Estate Planning
A Home Care Evaluation Guide for Estate Planning Clients
A reference guide for attorneys whose clients are beginning to plan for in-home care. Includes an evaluation checklist and red flags to watch for.
Concierge and Primary Care
Evaluating Home Care for Patients with Complex Needs
A clinical reference for physicians referring patients to in-home care. Covers the DSP credential, six evaluation questions, and what to tell a patient's family.
CPAs and Wealth Managers
When the Care Plan Is Missing from the Financial Plan
A reference for financial advisors whose clients are aging in place. Opens the care conversation before a crisis forces it.
Hospice Teams
Filling the Hours
A coordination guide for hospice social workers and liaisons. Addresses the gap between hospice visit hours and what families need the rest of the day.
Faith Communities
Supporting Congregants Who Are Aging at Home
A pastoral care guide for clergy and ministry staff who visit homebound congregants. Includes conversation starters and referral criteria.
Adult Day Programs
When Your Families Need More Hours
A front-desk reference card for adult day program staff. Designed to be handed to families who need care coverage outside program hours.
Questions before you download
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