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- Spoiled / outdated food in frig — little nutritious food in home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
