Warning Signs

In-Home Senior Care in Ocean County, NJ
 

Here are some basic indicators that someone may be a candidate for personal care and support home care services. If someone you know has any of the below indications, he or she might benefit from our services. To take our independent living assessment, click here.

• Recent hospitalization or injury
• Complicated medical issues or medications
• Missing appointments
• Dirty house or clutter piling up (including laundry)
• Spoiled food in refrigerator or expired food in cabinets
• Stacks of unopened mail or overflowing mailbox
• Late payment notices or mishaps with banking account(s)
• Decreased participation in activities outside the home
• Loss of interest in normal activities or hobbies
• Comments of sadness or loneliness
• Unexplained bruising or potential fall hazards prevalent in the home
• Difficulty walking or balancing
• Infrequent bathing, showering, or grooming
• Poor diet or decreased weight
• Unexplained dents or scratches on vehicle or a recent accident
• Changes in mood or extreme mood swings
• Forgetfulness, confusion, or memory loss
• Overweight or underweight pets
• Decreased ability to keep up with chores, shopping, cooking, etc.