|Increase size of text: A A A It’s not always obvious when to
ask for help, or when to make changes to the care that the
person with dementia is getting. Providing good care means
meeting the needs of the person receiving care, using one
service or a combination of several. Depending on preferences,
needs and abilities, it may be appropriate to look for different
or more assistance. How much care a person needs depends on how
independently he or she can walk, eat, use the restroom and
bathe. Ask your health care provider to help you gauge these
abilities. If you are not sure if it’s time to get additional
help, ask yourself a few questions: Is the person with dementia
safe? Is the health of the person with dementia or the health of
the caregiver at risk? Does the person with dementia need more
care than he or she is receiving right now? Or is caring for the
person becoming more difficult for the primary care provider?