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ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR "CARE-YEARS?"

2/22/2016

 
Our “care-years” is a time in our lives when we need a combination of support services so we can live as independently as possible. Are you ready?
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  1. I know that my retirement years consist of two (2) parts: (1) the well-deserved, relaxing, independent years and (2) the changing health, increased dependency care years. I have an understanding of the needs of 'both' stages.
    ___ Yes     ___ No
  2. I have a good grasp of my financial, legal, and insurance affairs. I feel confident that all my necessary documents are up-to-date and in order.
    ___ Yes     ___ No
  3. I have made my end-of-life wishes known (e.g. written a will and discussed services with a family member).
    ___ Yes     ___ No
  4. I feel confident that I have a good retirement plan in place because it takes into consideration the financial impact from my changing health needs.
    ___ Yes     ___ No
  5. I know at least one government agency in my community with the responsibility for seniors' health needs and I am aware of one of the programs offered through that department.
    ___ Yes     ___ No
  6. I know what to look for and how to elder-safe my home (inside and out) in order to reduce potential accidents.
    ___ Yes     ___ No
  7. I understand the medications I am taking and I have asked about many of the possible side effects related to those medications and the signs to watch for….
    ___ Yes     ___ No
  8. I know what to do during health emergencies and I am familiar with some of our local hospital's special resources for seniors.
    ___ Yes     ___ No
  9. I am aware of some of the subtle signs of dementia to watch for in my family members (e.g. the need for routines).
    ___ Yes     ___ No
  10. I am aware of the various care-programs in my community (e.g. at-home services, rehabilitation services, nursing services, adult daycare options, assisted living complexes) and know how to request these.
    ___ Yes     ___ No
  11. I understand many of the costs associated with the care-years (e.g. at-home services, therapy costs, medications, cleaning services, special equipment...) and realize that there is now a special insurance policy available to help me cover certain care costs when needed.
    ___ Yes     ___ No
  12. I am confident that there will be 'few surprises' for my family to contend with during my senior years because my house is in order.
    ___ Yes     ___ No

For more information on in-home living assistance services, please call us at (844) 578-2744 or email us at info@fivestarhh.com. 

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