4. What physical limitations does the parent have?

• None
• Special shoes or clothing
• Loss of a limb or an inability to use a limb at 100% capacity
• Use of a cane
• Use of a walker
• Use of a wheelchair
• Need for eyeglasses or hearing aids
• Need for oxygen

5. Does the parent still drive a car? This is usually a contentious issue as the discontinuance of driving most clearly defines a change in the ability for the parent to get around on his own. This must be addressed with the parent.

6. Does the parent have a pet? If so, the care of the pet needs to be monitored for its safety and health, and the safety and health of the parent.

7. Is the parent currently undergoing physical or psychological therapy?

• Physical therapy: Does a therapist come to the parent, or does the parent go to the therapist? If transportation is required, who is responsible? How often do visits occur? Who is responsible for monitoring the required exercises at home?
• Psychological therapy: If transportation is required, who is responsible? How often do visits occur? Who is responsible for monitoring the parent’s condition, behavior and mental state at home?

8. What insurance coverage does the parent currently have on which premiums are being paid?

• Car insurance (if applicable)
• Life insurance – do you know the beneficiary(ies)?
• Homeowners insurance (if applicable)
• Umbrella insurance
• At-home health care and/or long-term healthcare insurance
• Disability insurance

A careful examination should be made of the insurance held by the parent. Items to check would include:

• company name, address, telephone number, web site
• names of beneficiaries,
• beneficiaries' addresses,
• contact information,
• premium amounts,
• premium payment deadlines,
• exact limits of coverage and
• time constrictions.

CONTINUED: '9. What healthcare coverage does the patient have?'

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