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How To Tell When Your Parents Need Help At Home?

It’s a tough subject to broach with aging parents. You know dad shouldn’t be on the road, but he refuses to give up the car keys. Mom doesn’t even want to hear the words ‘nursing home’, but you’re concerned about her struggling to climb the stairs every day.

Here’s the thing: most people don’t know that a broad range of in-home elderly care services exist, so Mom and Dad can continue living at home. Being informed about in-home senior care makes it a whole lot easier talking to your parents about solutions that will allow them to keep their dignity and independence, while giving you peace of mind.

So, how do you know when your parents need help at home?

Well, according to our care at home team, common tell-tale symptoms are:

Recent injury or hospitalization
Missing appointments
Complicated medications or medical issues
Clutter piling up, dirty laundry and a dirty house
Expired food in cabinets or spoiled food in the fridge
Overflowing mailbox or stacks of unopened mail
Mishaps with banking accounts or late payment notices
Loss of interest in hobbies or favorite activities
Difficulty balancing or walking

Comments about loneliness or sadnessPotential fall hazards in the home or unexplained bruising
Infrequent grooming, showering or bathing
Decreased weight or poor diet
Mood changes or extreme mood swings
Confusion, memory loss or forgetfulness
Underweight or overweight pets
Taking more medication than prescribed, or forgetting to take medication
Decreased ability to keep up with errands, shopping and chores

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