Preparing for In-Home Care

Daily routines

Think through a typical day from morning to evening. When do you wake, eat, rest, and spend time with others? Noting the rhythm of the day helps any conversation start from real life rather than a list of tasks.

Tasks that have become difficult

Write down the specific moments that take more effort than they used to.

• Getting ready in the morning
• Preparing meals or keeping up with laundry
• Remembering or managing medication routines
• Getting to appointments or the store

Personal preferences

Preferences matter as much as needs. Consider food and cultural traditions, faith practices, language preferences, privacy, and the parts of your routine you want to keep doing yourself.

Desired schedule

Consider which days and times support would be most helpful, and whether needs are steady or vary week to week. Availability is discussed during the conversation.

Questions for the agency

Bring your questions. Our consultation checklist offers a starting point you can print.