08/26/2026
As Indiana Medicaid assessments become more detailed, families may find it harder to remember and explain everything their loved one needs day to day.
When you're asked to explain your loved one's care, it's easy to forget the everyday details:
How often do they need help getting out of bed?
When did bathing or dressing become more difficult?
Have there been falls or near-falls?
Are they needing more supervision?
Have medications or medical needs changed?
That's why keeping a simple 30-Day Home Care Record can help.
📌 Track important observations such as:
🦽 Mobility & transfers
🛁 Bathing, dressing & daily activities
🧠 Memory & supervision
⚠️ Falls, near-falls & safety concerns
💊 Medications & medical changes
🏥 Appointments & hospital visits
📎 Related care and medical documents
Don't guess. Don't exaggerate. Record what you actually observe.
The goal isn't to find the "right" answer for an assessment. It's to help your family remember and communicate your loved one's everyday care needs more accurately.
This guide is not an official Medicaid or interRAI assessment and does not determine eligibility.
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Your loved one's care happens every day. Don't wait until assessment day to try to remember it.