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10 Warning Signs Your Aging
Loved One May Be At Risk
1. | Difficulty managing medications - missed doses, overdoses, can't read directions on bottles, numerous prescriptions from different doctors, too expensive |
2. | Unsteady while walking - has fallen more than once, reluctant to walk usual distances, unexplained injuries, expressed fear of falling, narrow stairways |
3. | Decline in personal cleanliness - unkempt appearance, body odor, wearing the same clothes for days |
4. | Missed or excessive doctor/hospital visits |
5. | Change in behavior or personality - more anxious, depressed, upset, lack of interest in usual activities, noticeable change in daily routine or sleep patterns |
6. | Reluctance to leave the house - changed visiting patterns with friends and/or family, decreased involvement in social or religious activities |
7. | Trouble performing daily housekeeping tasks - dirty laundry or dishes piling up, simple home repairs not made, lights not working, thermostat not adjusted, outside of home unkempt |
8. | Unexplained weight loss - no longer cooking, shortage of food in the home, spoiled food in the refrigerator |
9. | Unpaid bills or unopened mail |
10. | Altered communication patterns - less frequent, poorer quality, changes in vision or hearing ability |
If you recognize any of these warning signs, please contact us to discuss the situation.
(513) 561-0222 or via e-mail
