Preparing for a Visit from an Agency


In order the get the best service out of your home health care agency there are some things you can do to prepare for a visit by one of its registered nurses. This information should be communicated both verbally and in writing to the agency and caregiver who will be caring for the patient:

  1. Specific illness or injury, and signs of an emergency medical situation
  2. Likes and dislikes such as preference for being addressed by first or last name
  3. Medications currently taken, how often, what for
  4. Other medical supply needs and/or care required
  5. Behavioral or mental problems
  6. Use of eye glasses, dentures, walking cane, wheelchair, etc.
  7. Special nutritional needs or diet
  8. Mobility, limitations with activities of daily living
  9. Special clothing or shoes
  10. How you and other family members can be contacted
  11. When to lock up the apartment/house, where to find keys, how to use and set the burglar alarm
  12. Where to find food, cooking utensils, serving items
  13. Where to find cleaning supplies, light bulbs, flash light
  14. Which family members or friends have permission to be in the apartment/house (Click here to print off this list)

To learn more about our many services and how we can customize them to meet your needs, please feel free to call a Meridian At Home advisor at 1-800-894-6885 or simply click on the “Connect with Meridian At Home” button. There you can enter your contact information. One of our advisors will be happy to provide you with personal assistance in arranging care at a convenient time.

We also encourage you to take advantage of our comprehensive Caregiver Video Learning Center. These short, easy to navigate videos provide the information you need to make informed decisions about an array of services and resources involved with home health care.


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Managing a loved one's health care can be a daunting task. As a
caregiver you need to be ready to address a variety of concerns.