Continuing with the theme this month of families connecting for the holidays, I want to share this 5-step tool for creating a care plan for your loved one.

I often see families struggling with getting on the same page together.  We always recommend a care meeting where everyone can share their concerns and ideas.  This is often the first time some family members have heard each other’s concerns!  I am happy to act as a moderator in these meetings – sometimes a third-party professional can help guide the discussion and provide resources that families didn’t know existed.

Two areas that I focus on are goals and budget.  Goals of care are often nebulous until the family, including the proposed client, can air their concerns and really articulate what is most important to them.  The process of defining goals and writing them down can lead to clarity and unity of purpose.  It also helps stretch your care dollars to fit your budget.  At Assisting Hands, we don’t want to take over anyone’s life!  Our mission is to promote our clients’ independence, so we fill in the gaps where care is needed and family is unavailable.

There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a family come together, surrounding their vulnerable loved one with love and support!

Do you have a family member who might need some support?  Do you have challenging family dynamics where an outside expert might be able to help bring everyone together?  Give us a call here at Assisting Hands Broomfield – we offer a free, no-obligation consultation to help you and your loved ones.