signs that it may be time to find an in-home caregiver for your loved one
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Signs That It May Be Time to Find an In-home Caregiver for your Loved One
Perhaps your aging loved one got lost yesterday on their way home…
Last week dad fell in the backyard while you were there to help him up…
Maybe you’ve noticed a parent isn’t taking a shower every day anymore…
When you asked why, they said they are having trouble stepping into the bathtub…
A Disheveled Appearance Depression or the physical inability to
handle personal needs
Weight lossSignificant loss of weight suggests that your loved one is forgetting to eat
Bruises, abrasions or maybe a burn Injuries tend to accumulate if there are
multiple falls
An unsteady gaitImpaired balance makes falls more likely
Difficulty getting out of a chair Age related loss of muscle strength
often affects the thigh muscles
Progressive forgetfulness and periods of confusion
Sign of early Alzheimer’s disease and should result in a visit to the doctor
A loss of social contacts Seclude themselves in their homes
because of depression or weakness
A noticeable decrease in house cleaning
A lack of interest or a lack of strength to allow the home to become dirty and cluttered
A smell of urine in the house Getting to the bathroom in time to
avoid incontinence is a frequent problem in the elderly
Spoiled or rotten food in the refrigerator
Sign that your loved one is no longer able to care for him or her self
New dents or scratches on the automobile
It may be time to take away the keys to the car!
Loss of interest in hobbies and friends
Your loved one is experiencing changes in behavior and normal patterns
Mail accumulating in the mailbox
This shows a lack of interest in the world and forgetfulness
If your loved one is showing a number of these signs
It is probably time to think about getting help
At Keystone In-Home Care We provide well trained, friendly
caregivers who can help meet your goal of keeping your loved one at home and happy for as long as possible
Your health and happiness are important, too
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