Senior Care Authority
12 Signs Your Loved One Needs Care
John Alagood, CPRS, CSA®, CDP, Local Senior Advisor
Certified Placement and Referral Specialist
Certified Senior Advisor®
Certified Dementia Practitioner
12 Signs Your Loved One May Need Care
If you notice these behaviors or symptoms in someone you know, it might be time to explore care options. Contact us for help!
1.
Increased falls or risk of falls
2.
Wandering from home and/or getting lost
3.
EMS has been called to the home more than once
4.
Unable to self-administer medications; has multiple expired medications
5.
Normally outgoing, has become withdrawn or secretive
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Difficulty with one or more activities of daily living such as bathing, preparing meals, using the bathroom, etc.
7.
Unsanitary living conditions
8.
Repeating questions or making multiple phone calls asking the same questions
9.
Confusion, agitation, unfounded accusations or suspiciousness
10.
Diagnosis of dehydration and/or malnutrition
11.
Unsafe behavior (leaving the stove on, exterior doors opened)
12.
Deterioration of personal hygiene
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