Is she safe by herself? Does she need more help? Could more support make staying home possible?
What kind of help is needed: family check-ins, meals, housekeeping, an in-home caregiver, home health services, overnight help, or around-the-clock support?
Who lives nearby? Who is actually helping? Who is missing work, losing sleep, driving back and forth, or worrying about the next phone call?
Is the plan sustainable for Mom and for the people who love her?
If home is no longer workable, what kind of care would fit? When the family says “nursing home,” do they mean assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, or another arrangement?
Could staying safely at home still be the right outcome?


