For seniors in North Hills, daily tasks like grocery shopping or laundry can quickly become overwhelming if In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) are too limited. Maybe your physician’s note only references “occasional arthritis,” leaving out that your wrists throb after folding clothes or that carrying pots and pans triggers back strain. When the county overlooks these specifics, they assume you need minimal support. By pointing out each chore that causes pain or fatigue, you strengthen your case for the hours your routine actually requires.
Think of all the small but significant issues: do you lose balance walking across uneven surfaces or find it hard to stand in the kitchen for more than a few minutes? Details like these matter to IHSS evaluators. A short, vague medical summary may not reveal that skipping certain chores puts you at risk of accidents or social isolation. The more you clarify your everyday challenges, the more likely you’ll receive the coverage needed to live comfortably in North Hills.
The All Seniors Foundation steps in to ensure no aspect of your daily struggles is overlooked. We’ll ask you about each routine activity—bending down to pull laundry from the dryer, climbing a step to enter your home, or preparing meals when your hands ache. We transform these details into documentation that highlights exactly why a quick caretaker visit won’t suffice.
By properly documenting how “small” tasks can lead to big problems, you pave the way for additional assistance. More IHSS hours could keep you from pushing through pain or feeling forced to rely on family members for basic tasks.
…and let us help you secure a safer, more manageable lifestyle that truly reflects your needs in North Hills.