It's a balancing act for families to manage the care needs of their kupuna vs finances, and to get the timing right for when to seek care. But it may be even more expensive in the long run if a kupuna suffers an injury with lasting damage. If there are any "near misses" or other incidents, then it is already time to seek care for your kupuna.

In our post, we outline seven very common questions that family members end up ask themselves throughout the process.

Most of all, people believe they have the luxury of time. They believe that their loved ones can handle themselves for now, and that senior care can be figured out later, when it becomes necessary.