Know Your Loved One's Daily Routine
Before your consultation, take a few minutes to think through a typical day for your loved one. What time do they wake up? Do they need help with morning hygiene? Do they cook their own meals? When do they take medications? How do they spend their time during the day?
This kind of detail helps us understand not just what care is needed, but when it is needed and how it can be integrated into an existing routine without disruption.
Gather Medical and Medication Information
You do not need a complete medical history — we are a non-medical home care provider, not a clinical service. But it is helpful to have a general sense of your loved one’s health conditions, physical limitations, and mobility level.
A list of current medications is useful context, particularly for conditions that require consistent medication reminders. If your loved one has had any recent hospitalizations or significant health changes, be ready to mention these.
Think About Schedule and Frequency
Home care can range from a few hours per week to 24-hour support. Before your consultation, consider what level of help you are looking for. Is this daily morning assistance? A few visits per week? Overnight coverage? Respite for a family caregiver on weekends?
You do not need to have this precisely figured out — part of what we do in the consultation is help you think through the right level of care.
Prepare Your Questions
A consultation is your opportunity to evaluate us as much as it is ours to learn about your situation. Good questions include:
- How do you select and train caregivers?
- What happens if a caregiver is sick?
- How is care quality monitored?
- What does a typical care plan look like?
- What are the costs, and what payment options are available?
Write your questions down beforehand so you do not forget them. There is no such thing as a question that is too basic or too detailed.
Schedule a Free In-Home Consultation
The first conversation is always free. We listen, answer your questions, and help you understand what care could look like — no pressure.