Signs Aging In Place Is No Longer Working
Families often wait for a crisis, but the warning signs usually appear earlier.
Personal Appearance Changes
- Unclean or unkempt appearance.
- Bathing and grooming are not what they used to be.
- Dirty, repeated, or inappropriate clothing.
Unexplained Bumps and Bruises
Bruises of unknown origin can suggest falls, bumping into furniture, poor balance, medication effects, or unsafe nighttime movement.
Food and Weight Changes
- Old or expired food in the refrigerator.
- Overbuying the same food repeatedly.
- Weight loss or skipped meals.
- Food no longer being prepared safely.
Communication, Social, and Financial Changes
- Not answering the phone.
- Depression or withdrawal.
- No longer engaging in activities they used to enjoy.
- Late notices, shut-off notices, unopened mail, or unpaid bills.
Need Help Finding Senior Living?
SeniorCareToolkit is an independent educational resource. If your family needs help comparing assisted living, memory care, or senior living options, CarePatrol can help connect families with local senior care advisors.
Families in Dave Hood’s local Massachusetts territory may be connected with his local CarePatrol office. Families outside that area may be helped by the appropriate CarePatrol advisor for their region.
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