Efforts to find assisted living or boarding home for mom and dad seems to involve an assessment of their psychological function and finances. A good reference when finances are a consideration is this sheet . But the psychological assessment that brings you to the table is at least complete enough and compiled professionally so that when its looked at there’s enough evidence for any rationale person to agree. We’ve done so many of these assessments we can speak confidently.

What To Do Placing Mom & Dad Into A Facility

The psychological shock to move a person from their home to an institution can cause substantial harm. You cannot rely entirely on the facility administration alone. You can’t rely only on the suggestions of organizations to advise you. You must do your own due diligence to make certain that congregate living is indeed suitable for your mom and dad. The candidate for assisted living can be assessed for their level of adaptation to the facility and their suitability to have a roomate. This is above and beyond whether or not their level of medical care requires it.This social adaptation prevents suicide and creates a basis for the highest degree of satisfaction possible. An LCSW clinical social worker best performs the assisted living assessment prior to admission always. Medicare allows for a psychological assessment but the assessor must be willing to accept Medicare B. Send us your referrals if you need our help.  If there are none in your area compile hospital reports you may have or call your state National Association of Social Workers office.You also will find discussion about these issues under our Facebook page. Medicare Services US helps determine when it is time for the older person to transition from home to an assisted living or dementia community. Discuss with family members and older person options for long-term care or short-term respite options. Assist with transition of moving from home to assisted living or dementia community.

Mental and Social Status Exam to include

(1) Level of functioning in activities of daily living;

(2) Level of support and intervention needed, including any special equipment and supplies required to compensate for the individual's deficits in activities of daily living;

(3) Current physical or psychological symptoms requiring monitoring, support, or other intervention by the assisted living program;

(4) Capacity for making personal and health care-related decisions;

(5) Presence of disruptive behaviors, or behaviors which present a risk to the health and safety of the resident or others; and

(6) Social factors, including:

(a) Significant problems with family circumstances and personal relationships;

(b) Spiritual status and needs; and

(c) Ability to participate in structured and group activities, and the resident's current involvement .

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