newssnotes Caring From A Distance (NAPSA)—Distance may make the heart grow fonder but it can also make it more difficult for adult children to look out for their aging parents or relatives. Fortu- nately, there is a way to manage the situation. Thefirst step in arranging care is to assess the circumstances. One homehealth-care provider, ’ i ht , ‘ . ri ki: - ; : = Z E S -_— . It’s hard to know the needs of aging parents from a distance. A free online Independent Living Assessmentmayhelp. Interim HomeStyle Services, offers a free online assessment that allows you to evaluate if your loved one can live safely and independently in the comfort of his or her home. The results provide the information needed to determine next steps, including recommendations for checking with a physician, as well as safety issues. In almost every instance, it is equally important to have someone actually visit the individual and perform an on-site assessment. To take the free online assessment, called Independent Living Assessment, you may visit the Web site at www.homestyleservices.com.
