Senior Care Authority

12 Signs Your Loved One Needs Care

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Steve Danesi, Local Senior Advisors

PO BOX 51386, Knoxville, TN 37950 Knoxville, TN 37929

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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Normally outgoing, has become withdrawn or secretive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

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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