Senior Care Authority

12 Signs Your Loved One Needs Care

Harold and Kyle Spitzfaden, Local Senior Advisors

SoundView Plaza, 1226 E Main Street, Suite 700 R - Stamford, CT 06902

(203) 450-4479

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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!

Increased falls or risk of falls

Wandering from home and/or getting lost

EMS has been called to the home more than once

Unable to self-administer medications; has multiple expired medications

Normally outgoing, has become withdrawn or secretive

Difficulty with one or more activities of daily living such as bathing, preparing meals, using the bathroom, etc.

Unsanitary living conditions

Repeating questions or making multiple phone calls asking the same questions

Confusion, agitation, unfounded accusations or suspiciousness

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Diagnosis of dehydration and/or malnutrition

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Unsafe behavior (leaving the stove on, exterior doors opened)

12.

Deterioration of personal hygiene

"I got to know Harold when my mother became unable to care for herself after the death of my father. Harold, was a terrific listener as I described her situation. It became very clear to me that Harold was extremely knowledgeable about Adult Living options and was the right person to guide us through this process. He was patient and compassionate and always available whenever we needed him. With Harold’s help, we found the right community for mom and she is extremely happy there.

I would highly recommend Harold to anyone needing the kind of help that he specializes in."

I got to know Harold when my mother became unable to care for herself after the death of my father. Harold, was a terrific listener as I described her situation. It became very clear to me that Harold was extremely knowledgeable about Adult Living options and was the right person to guide us through this process. He was patient and compassionate and always available whenever we needed him. With Harold’s help, we found the right community for mom and she is extremely happy there. I would highly recommend Harold to anyone needing the kind of help that he specializes in.

- LC

“Harold assisted my brother and I with the grueling task of finding an assisted living location for my mom. He was so caring and understanding of our financial issues and my mom’s struggles of leaving her home that she lived in for over 40 years. He did research to make sure that the assisted living communities not only met our financial needs but also my mom’s needs which even included being able to retain her dog.”

- HK

“Getting your loved ones settled in an assisted living residence can be a trying experience. Having a professional that guided us through the process made all the difference in the world. Harold answered every question that arose and even anticipated our questions and concerns. He was professional and compassionate.”

- SE

"Harold listened. He listened to what I wanted for my husband who is ailing from Parkinson’s Disease, and he brought me to a solution that fit my expectations and budget. His kindness and compassion helped me and my family make a difficult decision. It took a year for us to move my husband into the residence Harold found for us because he was not ready. During that interim, Harold checked in with me regularly, not in an intrusive way, but in a caring way. And when the time came, Harold was there to ease the way. Thank you. Namaste, Hazel"

- Hazel