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Home » How to Tell if Your Elderly Loved One Needs Help

How to Tell if Your Elderly Loved One Needs Help

Warning signs …

  • Difficulty walking — unsteady when standing — recent fall(s)
  • Poor grooming / personal hygiene — soiled clothing
  • Loss of appetite — changes in eating / cooking habits
  • Spoiled / outdated food in frig — little nutritious food in home
  • Diminished driving skills — recent accidents — near misses
  • Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
  • Reluctance to socialize
  • Difficulty concentrating — poor judgment
  • Memory loss — forgetfulness — confusion
  • Mishandled medications
  • Persistent fatigue — lack of energy
  • Personality changes — irritability — sudden mood changes
  • Unopened mail — past due bills — mishandled finances
  • Poor housekeeping / home maintenance — unsafe conditions

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About Mike Gamble

Mike is a former family caregiver with a passion for improving the Quality of Life for Older Adults and Family Caregivers.

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