Aging in Place 3rd edition

HEALTH & WELLNESS Daily Living/In-Home and Community-Based Care Do you have a chronic medical condition that requires daily monitoring and/or treatment? Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____ If you answered “ yes ”: Are you able to manage your medical condition on a daily basis? (using medical equipment, monitoring blood glucose levels, etc.) Yes____No____ Not Sure ____ If you answered “ no ”: Do you have a caregiver (family member, friend, volunteer, or paid helper) who can assist you with managing your medical condition? Yes____ No____ Not Sure ____ Have you consulted with your doctor to see if your health care system has a care manager who can advise you on how to better manage your condition? Yes____ No____ Not Sure ____

Managing medications can be a challenge, especially with multiple prescriptions or when memory impairment is involved. Are you able to manage your daily medication(s) without assistance? Yes____ No____ Not Sure ____ If you answered “no” or “not sure”: Have you researched and considered any medication management systems? Yes____ No____ Have you investigated whether a family member, friend or in-home care provider could assist you in ensuring your medications are taken as prescribed? Yes____ No____

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