Listen "E39 - Welfare Checks: What To Look For"
Episode Synopsis
Sometimes we start to become worried about loved ones living at home and become concerned they're not coping independently. In today's episode I unpack some of the common checks I complete for clients (and loved ones!) when visiting their home to give me an indication of how well they're doing.As highlighted at the top of the podcast, please know that each of these checks are just a piece of the puzzle and don't definitively mean that they're not coping. It's also integral that we take time to assess these concerns and reflect on the best way to have this discussion with our loved one.The top five areas to check are:Groceries available and in dateWet areas usedClothing presentationMedication consumptionHome tidiness/cleanlinessIn E39 I unpack how to subtlety and respectfully assess these areas during a visit to their home and if there are concerns, how to best discuss with your loved one.As always, you can contact us at www.thetruthaboutageing.com.au, on Facebook @thetruthaboutageingpodcast or on Instagram @thetruthaboutageing - I hope you enjoy today's ep!
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