Try: Does the residence provide any meals if so how many times a day how many days a week and how does the menu vary from meal to meal what about special diets; does a qualified dietitian plan or approve menus are residents involved in menu planning and may they request special foods does dining […]
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Ask about the residence residence’s practices and philosophy regarding staffing what are the hiring procedures and requirements for eligibility are criminal background checks references and…
Try: Ask about the residence residence’s practices and philosophy regarding staffing what are the hiring procedures and requirements for eligibility are criminal background checks references and certifications required is there a staff-training program in place and what does it entail is staff courteous to residents and to each other do they responses for assistance timely […]
Use this checklist to help evaluate first impressions of an independent living community before moving in do you like the facility facility’s location and outward…
Try: Use this checklist to help evaluate first impressions of an independent living community before moving in do you like the facility facility’s location and outward appearance is the facility convenient for frequent visits by family and friends is the facility near a shopping and entertainment complex can the resident access a medical complex easily […]
Here are some things to look for to decide whether a senior may need some extra help at home or may need another type of…
Try: Here are some things to look for to decide whether a senior may need some extra help at home or may need another type of living arrangement has the senior changed eating habits within the last year resulting in weight loss having no appetite or missed meals neglected personal hygiene resulting in wearing dirty […]
Can the facility provide a list of available services and are residents and families involved in developing the service agreement who provides these services what…
Try: Can the facility provide a list of available services and are residents and families involved in developing the service agreement who provides these services what are their qualifications how are medical emergencies handled does the residence have a clearly stated procedure for responding to medical emergencies is there an arrangement with a nearby hospital […]
Have the common areas and apartments been designed to allow you to live as easily and independently as you would like is the floor plan…
Try: Have the common areas and apartments been designed to allow you to live as easily and independently as you would like is the floor plan well designed and easy to follow are doorways hallways and rooms accommodating to wheelchairs and walkers are elevators available for those unable to use stairways and handrails to aid […]
What what’s involved with the moving in out process is there a written statement available of the resident rights and responsibilities is a contractual agreement…
Try: What what’s involved with the moving in out process is there a written statement available of the resident rights and responsibilities is a contractual agreement available that clearly discloses healthcare accommodations personal care supportive services all fees as well as admission and discharge provisions find out what the payment schedule is and if residents […]
When looking at lighting and ventilation in the home for possible modifications it may be helpful to answer the following questions do you have night…
Try: When looking at lighting and ventilation in the home for possible modifications it may be helpful to answer the following questions do you have night lights where they are needed is the lighting in each room sufficient for the use of the room is the lighting bright enough to ensure safety is each room […]
There are several things to consider when hiring a professional contractor to come into your home to work on a large modification project ask for…
Try: There are several things to consider when hiring a professional contractor to come into your home to work on a large modification project ask for a written agreement that includes only a small down payment and specifies exactly what work will be done and how much it will cost with the balance of payment […]
When looking at floors in the home for possible modifications it may be helpful to answer the following questions are all of the floors in…
Try: When looking at floors in the home for possible modifications it may be helpful to answer the following questions are all of the floors in your home on the same level are steps up and down marked in some way are all floor surfaces safe and covered with non-slip or non-skid materials do you […]