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How will I know when it's time to get help?
Sometimes problems start small and over time, snowball. Many families say they realize that if they had gotten help earlier, they could have prevented a crisis.
Signs of Trouble
- Frequent falls
- Driving accidents
- A pattern of forgetting recent events or appointments
- Changes in appearance and personal grooming
- An unusual amount of clutter or dirt in the house
- Stale food, rotting food or signs of bugs
- Physical changes - thinner, poor color, seems vague or distant
- Sores that won't heal
- Signs that your relative has lost bowel or bladder control
- Severe behavior changes such as suspicion, anger outbursts, crying
- Calls from neighbors or friends who are worried about your relative
- Staying home alone too much - losing touch with friends
If you see these signs you may have an eldercare crisis on your hands. Call LifeTime Solutions for a geriatric care management or nursing assessment to help you decide what type of help is needed. |
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