During the holiday season, people who live a long distance from their aging family members often go to visit them. This can be a great time to assess their well-being and determine if additional care is needed. The following are aspects to consider when checking in on a loved one:
• The inside and outside condition of the home: Is it clean? Has it changed? Are the shades drawn and house dark when you arrive?
• Is there food in the refrigerator? Is it fresh or spoiled?
• Are there piles of unopened mail? Are bills being paid?
• Is the laundry being done or is dirty laundry piling up?
• Check the person’s appearance: Are they bathing and grooming? Change in weight?
• Any evidence of incontinence, such as smells or stains?
• Does he or she appear unsteady when getting up or down from the chair?
• Does the senior visit with friends and relatives regularly, or are they isolative?
• Check for increasing forgetfulness, missing appointments, getting lost/wandering
• Is the person still able to drive safely?
• Check for signs of confusion, depression, poor judgment, or poor decision making
Any of these can be warning signs that additional help is needed. Senior Helpers provides companionship and personal care to seniors in the home, and can offer a solution when an elderly loved one is in need of additional care. Visit us at www.seniorhelpers.com for more information.
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