Common signs that your loved one needs professional care assistance.
Many people put off getting help because the warning signs don’t happen all at once. The signs are subtle at first and slowly get worse over time. If your loved one has dementia, MS, congestive heart failure, cancer or some other condition that’s adversely affecting their lifestyle, these are common signs that you may need professional in-home care:
Your loved one is unable to manage household activities
What to look for:
- Is the laundry piling up?
- Is the home more cluttered or disorganized?
- Is your loved one unable to get to the grocery store, church services, appointments, etc.?
- Is there food in the refrigerator, have they lost weight?
Your loved one needs companionship/social interaction
What to look for:
- Is there isolation from friends/family or activities?
- Are they feeling lonely?
- Are there signs of boredom?
Your loved one is unable to manage their own personal cares
What to look for:
- Are they not bathing or showering?
- Are they fearful of falling?
- Has their overall appearance changed?
- Are they unable to manage their incontinence?
- Do they have difficulty getting around in their environment?
Your loved one is experiencing changes in memory or mental health
What to look for:
- Are bills not being paid?
- Are they forgetting appointments?
- Are they forgetting to take their medications?
- Are you or others concerned about their safety?
Your loved one is unable to manage their own personal cares
What to look for:
- Are care commitments affecting the amount and quality of your sleep?
- Are care commitments isolating you from others or affecting your social life?
- Are you feeling worried or overwhelmed that you’re not providing adequate care?
- Are you feeling exhausted, depressed, or resentful?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, we can help you find help and solutions.
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