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Homecare Checklists

Maxim Healthcare Services understands that making decisions for yourself or a loved one can be a difficult task. That's why we have a variety of resources at your disposal to help make those decisions. Download the following checklists (in .pdf format) below to help plan for the care of yourself or a loved one.

Getting Started: Evaluating Your Loved One's Needs : Download our Getting Started checklist for information and recommendations on signs to look for in order to assess your loved one’s needs.

Guide to Proper Medication Use and Storage : Download this guide for tips on how to ensure safe medication usage for you and your loved ones.

Home Safety Tips : Download this checklist for more information or recommendations on how to ensure that your home is safe for you and your loved ones.

Knowing When to Put the Brakes on Elderly Drivers : Driving is not a privilege that anyone, regardless of age, wants to give up willingly. As important as it is to treat senior drivers with respect, it is also important to help them retire from the road when the time is right. For recommendations on how to speak with your loved one about safe driving download this checklist.

Tips for Communicating with Your Aging Loved Ones : Use this guide to find ways to communicate about aging and necessary care with a loved one.

Tips for Preventing Falls : Use our fall prevention safety checklist to spot possible safety problems which may be present in and around your home and keep it handy as a reminder of safe practices to live by.

Planning for Long-Term Care : Whether care is provided in the home or a facility, for a few months or a few years, the costs can quickly accumulate. We encourage you to use the facts and figures provided in this checklist as you begin to investigate care options for you and your loved ones.

Seniors & Healthy Diets - Understanding the Basics : Maintaining a healthy diet is very important throughout your life, especially as you age. Age-related changes in body composition and metabolism require seniors to focus more on healthy food choices in order to stay mentally and physically healthy.

Seniors & Osteoporosis - Understanding the Basics : At Maxim Healthcare Services, we understand the confusion and concerns that can come along with beginning a new diet high in calcium and vitamin D.

Seniors & Fiber - Understanding the Basics : Using this list of frequently asked questions can help assist in the everyday management of a high fiber diet.

Seniors & Diabetes - Understanding the Basics : Using this list of frequently asked questions can help assist in the everyday handling and management of diabetes.

Seniors & High Blood Pressure - Understanding the Basics : Those with high blood pressure may benefit from reducing their sodium intake. Using this list of frequently asked questions can help assist in the everyday management of a low salt diet.

If you would like to find out more information about homecare services with Maxim, find a location near you or contact us today.

* The information contained within these documents is presented for the purpose of educating the consumer on a variety of wellness and health care topics (the “Information”). Nothing contained is intended to be instructional for medical diagnosis or treatment. The Information contained is compiled from a variety of sources. The Information should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of a visit with, call to, consultation or advice from your Physician or other health care provider.