When Is It Time to Consider Home Care for a Loved One?

It’s a question many families face—but don’t always know how to answer.

Recognizing when it’s time to bring in home care isn’t always straightforward. Sometimes the signs are subtle: unopened mail piling up, missed medications, or dishes in the sink. Other times, the changes are more immediate: a fall, a diagnosis, or mounting caregiver exhaustion.

Here are a few common indicators it may be time to consider home care:

• Increased forgetfulness (missing appointments or medication)
• Mobility challenges or increased fall risk
• Neglected hygiene or housekeeping
• Social withdrawal or signs of depression
• Caregiver burnout

Home care doesn’t mean giving up independence—it often means protecting it. It’s support that fits into your life, not the other way around.

At Dolce Vita, we meet your loved one right where they are—so they can stay home, safely and joyfully