Consult your doctor if you respond "yes" to any of these questions. Share your findings with your family, and consider contacting an aging-in-place professional, who may be able to assist you assess whether staying in your home is a safe option for you.
Ask These Questions
- 1.Do you have any physical health conditions, such as arthritis, that may limit your mobility?
- Do you have any illnesses that may impair your mental function, such as Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia?
- Is there anything in your home that could make it difficult to get around securely, such as stairs, tight doors, or poorly lighted areas?
- Would home improvements be too costly for you to afford?
- Do you live by yourself?
- Do you have children or other relatives who live more than 30 miles away?
- Do you live too far away from parks and other safe recreational spots to walk?
- Are you in charge of all aspects of home care and upkeep, including gardening and snow removal?
- Have you given up driving?
These questions are simply starters. This important decision will require a lot of research, so be diligent.
