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When is an Adult Family Home Appropriate?

Sometimes it's your doctor who tells you that it's no longer safe to live "by themselves". Many seniors disguise their real needs for fear of being separated or taken from their homes. And unless you have the opportunity & time to observe basic "activities of daily living", it is difficult to accurately determine the level of care actually needed. Many children find out by simply spending 24 hours with their parent/s. Here are some real life examples:

"I woke up at 4am and heard my parents talking. Dad kept repeating - Was it time to get up or was it time to go to bed."

"My father was confused at bedtime and couldn't locate his pajamas. I was shocked to see the strange arrangement of clean and dirty clothes and other items in his closet and dresser drawers. When we did locate a clean pair of PJ's, he didn't remember his shoes and street clothes were still. I was shocked to undress him and find 3 layers of clothes underneath - two of which were soiled!"

"I was trimming my father's hair, and smelled urine odor coming from his clothes. The collar on his shirt was worn and dirty."

"My mother fell while taking a shower. My father couldn't remember how to use the phone. After he managed to pick her up - he wandered down to the desk and reported the problem!"

When the doctor says "You shouldn't return home"  we say "Welcome Home"!!!

For people needing assistance with self-care and prefer to remain independent; Adult Family Homes provide the additional help that makes that possible. Residents occupy private and semi-private bedrooms in a real home - with care provided as needed.

It's important to note that Individuals dependent on a walker or wheelchair, those needing multi-levels of care (bathing, dressing, ambulation, toileting, behavior and medication management), and residents with dementia or who are incontinent may have difficulty finding an appropriate residence elsewhere, but are welcome here!

There are many issues to keep in mind when considering an out-of-home option for an individual who can no longer manage living independently. Concerns about cost, quality of care, and safety will be large factors in your decision-making.