Frequently Asked Questions Top reasons for Seniors requiring some type of intervention service: Inability to drive. Loss of a spouse. Major change in health condition/stroke, diabetes blindness. Catastrophic accident/broken hip with a two story home.  No longer ambulatory. Estrangement from social network, due to loss of drivers license, change in physical status. Special considerations that need to be taken when seniors experience: Recent loss of spouse 50 years plus to death or divorce. A once vital man/woman in their 70's who's health is declining/diagnosis of a terminal illness. A couple where one spouse is showing signs of Alzheimer's. Change in financial status. Current property is at its peak in the market. Family member living with them and no longer a suitable caregiver. Possible appropriate solutions: Is living in a senior community the best option? Do they stay in their home with extra care from family or an in home care agency? Do they need to move to a retirement community? Built in care meals and social activities? Do they need a board and care facility? Is hospice care an appropriate option? Major challenges for seniors to take the next step: Lack of experience to make major decision on their own. Decreased energy and mental facilities or the confidence to make the appropriate decision. Concern that they will outlive their funds. Feeling of vulnerability/frail and needy. Old Adage, "Make no decisions in a crisis". "Stubbornness"/lack of exposure or trust that there are options other than the situations they are living in. Negative experience they had with friends and loved ones in similar circumstance.