Seniors Helping Seniors

Seniors Helping Seniors is here to help your loved one in their own home. But, how do you know if they need help? Admitting the need for help and accepting assistance is not easy for people as they age. The responsibility often falls on family members to recognize the signs that an aging loved one might need support with completing the activities of daily living. How do you know if it is time for in-home care? Look for the red flags listed below.... Changes in Physical Function and Mental Status -Difficulty keeping track of time -Sleeping for most of the day -Poor diet or weight loss -Loss of interest in hobbies and activities -Changes in mood or extreme mood swings --Difficulty getting up from a seated position -Difficulty with walking, balance and mobility -Unexplained bruising or injuries -Marks or wear on walls, door jams, furniture and other -----items being used to help with stability while walking through the home -Uncertainty and confusion when performing once-familiar -tasks -Forgetfulness, including forgetting to take medications or taking incorrect dosages -Missing important appointments -Consistent use of poor judgment (e.g. falling for scams or sales pitches, giving away money) -Poor Personal Hygiene, unpleasant body odor, Infrequent showering or bathing, A strong smell of urine in the house or on clothing Neglecting Household Responsibilities -Little or no fresh, healthy food in the fridge -Dirty house and/or extreme clutter -Dirty laundry piling up -Stains or wet spots on furniture or carpet -Stacks of unopened mail or an overflowing mailbox -Utilities being turned off due to missed payments If these signs are present, it doesn’t necessarily mean a move to assisted living or a nursing home is required. However, these red flags do indicate that daily supportive care is needed. Seniors Helping Seniors can provide an in-home assessment at no charge. Call us today.

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Seniors Helping Seniors is here to help your loved one in their own home. But, how do you know if they need help? Admitting the need for help and accepting assistance is not easy for people as they age. The responsibility often falls on family members to recognize the signs that an aging loved one might need support with completing the activities of daily living. How do you know if it is time for in-home care? Look for the red flags listed below.... Changes in Physical Function and Mental Status -Difficulty keeping track of time -Sleeping for most of the day -Poor diet or weight loss -Loss of interest in hobbies and activities -Changes in mood or extreme mood swings --Difficulty getting up from a seated position -Difficulty with walking, balance and mobility -Unexplained bruising or injuries -Marks or wear on walls, door jams, furniture and other -----items being used to help with stability while walking through the home -Uncertainty and confusion when performing once-familiar -tasks -Forgetfulness, including forgetting to take medications or taking incorrect dosages -Missing important appointments -Consistent use of poor judgment (e.g. falling for scams or sales pitches, giving away money) -Poor Personal Hygiene, unpleasant body odor, Infrequent showering or bathing, A strong smell of urine in the house or on clothing Neglecting Household Responsibilities -Little or no fresh, healthy food in the fridge -Dirty house and/or extreme clutter -Dirty laundry piling up -Stains or wet spots on furniture or carpet -Stacks of unopened mail or an overflowing mailbox -Utilities being turned off due to missed payments If these signs are present, it doesn’t necessarily mean a move to assisted living or a nursing home is required. However, these red flags do indicate that daily supportive care is needed. Seniors Helping Seniors can provide an in-home assessment at no charge. Call us today.