Look Closely...
Have you noticed any of the following changes?
- Personal Care and Mobility
- Difficulty with vision, hearing
- Difficulty with bathing, dressing, grooming, meal prep, laundry, shopping
- Unsafe driving
- Balance problems or falls
- Safety hazards in the home
- Difficulty with access to the home; too many steps, floors
- Health Status
- Recent diagnosis with a life altering illness
- Recent weight change
- Unable to accurately summarize and/or follow doctor recommendations
- Multiple illnesses, multiple doctors, multiple medications
- Confused about proper use of medications
- Frequent trips to the hospital for “mishap” injuries
- Life Management
- Up on the news, current events, family activities
- Bills stacking up
- Refrigerator clean
- Fallen victim to scams
- Needs constant or frequent supervision
- “Accidents” like leaving the stove on or water running
- Attitude or Behavior
- Forgetful or confused
- Irritability or mood changes
- Expresses thoughts of suicide, feeling sad, anxious or empty
- Increase in alcohol consumption
- Lack of energy or interest in enjoyable activities
- Health complaints but refuses to see a doctor
- Uninterested in activities previously enjoyed
- Personal Family Situation
- Recent loss of a spouse, child or home
- Lives alone without support of others
- Expresses a need for help or fear of being alone
- Isolated by mobility or access problems
- Caregiver’s Situation
- Conflict about care needs
- Overwhelmed by increased care needs
- Unable to respond on a regular basis
- Live out of the area and can not provide needed oversight
- Something’s wrong but you can’t put your finger on it
- Need to investigate housing alternatives
if you are concerned about ANY change in your loved one, please seek help.
Contact us now to find out more about the ways we can help.
