How to Care: Steps to Take
- Assess the individual's ability to function (ADL's) in the home:
- note activities that are difficult to perform
- note obstacles that prevent the individual from performing each activity
- Determine which types of home modification would be most useful
- Discover at-home coping strategies for home modification
- Learn about helpful products and devices for home modification
- Develop a plan to implement the home modifications:
- how much work is needed
- who will do the work
- what types of materials are needed
- how much the materials and labour will cost
- Discuss the home modification plan with the individual and any health professionals, as necessary.
out if financial assistance is available, if needed
- Carry out or make arrangements for the required home modifications
- Investigate alternative housing or relocation options, if necessary
- Contact associations and organizations that offer information and
advice on home modification
- Once changes have been implemented, monitor the situation and arrange for additional care services, if necessary