Collin County Living Well Magazine Fall 2014 | Page 32

By Helen Foster

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When is the Right Time to Explore
Assisted Living or Nursing Care?

f you are a caregiver for a family member, you know that it
can be extremely fulfilling, but
at times challenging. You may have
asked yourself at one point or another
how long you can do it before needing
additional resources – other family
members, more “housekeeping” assistance, home care, assisted living or
nursing care.
“There is a tendency to try to manage on your own,” says Kelley Weems,
social worker at St. Ann x