When Is It Time to Bring In Help at Home?

You’ve been doing it all—coordinating doctor visits, managing medications, handling meals, cleaning up, staying on call. But now, you’re starting to wonder: “Is it time to bring in help?” Whether it’s for your parent, your partner, or yourself—here are the signs it’s time to stop doing it alone.

1. You’re Not Sleeping Well

Whether it’s middle-of-the-night calls, fear of what might happen, or stress you can’t shut off—sleepless caregiving is a red flag. Fatigue leads to mistakes, burnout, and resentment. You need rest to keep going.

2. Small Tasks Are Becoming Big Risks

Watch for:

• Wobbly moments during transfers

• Confusion with medication timing

• Unattended cooking

• Missed appointments or hygiene routines

If safety is slipping, support needs to step in.

3. There’s Been a Hospital Visit or Major Health Change

After surgery, a fall, or new diagnosis? You need time to rebuild a new normal—not assume everything goes back to how it was. This is the ideal time to bring in help, even short-term.

4. You’re Feeling Resentful, Trapped, or Distant

Caregivers don’t always say “I’m burned out.” Sometimes they say:

• “I don’t have time for myself.”

• “I snapped again and I hate it.”

• “No one understands how hard this is.”

These are signs. Not weaknesses.

5. They Keep Saying They’re Fine—But You Know They’re Not

When pride or fear gets in the way, aging loved ones often say they’re “fine.” But if:

• The house is messier

• They’re skipping meals

• Their health is declining

…they’re not fine. And bringing in help is an act of love, not betrayal.

6. You Just Don’t Know What to Do Next

When the to-do list feels overwhelming and you’re guessing your way through each crisis—it’s time. You need clarity, coordination, and someone in your corner.

Willow & Wells Helps Families Know When—and How—to Get Support

We offer concierge nursing and care coordination that meets you where you are. Whether it’s a few hours, a full plan, or just one conversation—you don’t have to do this alone anymore.

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