There are
several ways to determine if your loved one can still be left at home alone. The
most important advice we can offer is to remind you to be very observant of any
slight changes in your loved ones behavior. Often times we hear something like,
"Yes, I noticed it (the change in behavior) but I didn't think anything of it." It
is the little changes you need to be aware of. Here are just a few questions you
may want to consider before leaving him/her home alone:
Given an
emergency situation, could your loved one use the phone and call 911?
Does he/she
know where the door is and if he/she went outside would he/she wander? Would
he/she be able to find his/her way back home?
Is he/she on
medication and could he/she administer these medications to him/herself?
If someone came
to the door would he/she know if that person should be let in?
If there were a
fire or smoke or some other dangerous signal would he/she know what to do?
Could he/she
get to the bathroom without any help?
Could he/she
prepare something to eat?
Has he/she expressed fear at
the suggestion of staying home alone?
If you do
not believe he/she would be safe at home without you, consider these options:
Home
Companions. Can provide you with someone, like a housekeeper, who
can actually help your loved one with some basic daily living activities.
They can take you to your Doctor's office, take you
shopping or provide any necessary services you require.
Call Sateri Home Companions (330-758-8106) for more
information.
Home Heath
Aides. This may be an option if you can afford it. You will have to contact
a home health agency if you would like to employ a home health aide. They are
usually licensed and would be able to help your loved one with bathing,
dressing, eating and some basic medical functions like checking blood pressure
and taking temperatures.
Nursing
Services. Again, this may be an option if you can afford it. Contact a home
health care agency and see if this is an option. A home nurse often is called in
after an acute illness or hospital stay. Make sure you understand what is
covered by Medicare and any other insurance your loved one may have.
Rehabilitation Specialists. A home heath care agency will be able to tell
you which specialist your loved one may need.
Hospice.
This service is for patients that have been diagnosed with a terminal illness,
wish to stay at home or receive services in a Nursing Facility.
We will be pleased to accept your collect call if you are calling for
information about admissions.
- Telephone
- (330) 758-8106
- FAX
- (330) 758-7030
- Postal address
- 830 Boardman Canfield Rd.
- Boardman, Ohio 44512
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- Admission Coordinator: Pat Ivany (330) 758-8106
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- Electronic mail
- General Information:
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