Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Signs an Elderly Loved One May Need More Help

Here are a few things to look for that may indicate your loved one may need a caregiver or new living arrangement.

1. Changes in grooming habits.  Hair frequently unkempt, wearing the same clothes day after day, body odor.

2. Abnormal financial issues such as unpaid bills, bounced checks, overspending, or abnormal charitable gifts he or she cannot afford.

3. Confining him or herself to a certain section of the house.  If he or she seems to avoid the kitchen or everything seems clustered into one area.

4. Decrease in mobility, avoidance of stairs, frequent falls, unexplained bruising that looks like it is from a fall.

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