What should a caregiver keep in mind when assessing the needs of a care recipient?

The following are tips to keep in mind when assessing the needs of a care recipient:

• Involve him or her in the discussion and decision-making as much as possible, which allows him or her to keep control the person may think he or she is losing.
• Recognize the person's strength's, which could provide evidence of how he or she has coped in the past. For example, it may also indicate his or her ability to make needs known or willingness to use supportive services.