It's Time To Talk...
You know it's time to talk about bringing in
someone to help when you or your loved
ones notice..
T
he
house is
messy
and not
maintained in the usual way;
Bi
lls are
behind or not paid at all
;
E
vidence of falls
,
such as
bruises
or skin tears with no explanation;
S
lower movements or an
unsteady
gait when walking;
P
ersonal hygiene is neglected;
hair
and
fingernails are unkempt; wearing the
same
clothes repeatedly or inappropriate clothing for
the season
;
Forgetfulness about whether medications have been taken or not. Medications run out too
soon or not soon enough;
A
relucta
nce
to leave home,
either
to go out to
visit friends/family or to go to church or
regular
social activities
;
A
fraid to drive or get lost easily in familiar areas;
h
as
frequent traffic violations or minor
accidents.
You notice a dent or scratch on the
car
;
M
arked weight loss or dehydration.
Food spoils in
the refrigerator, and fewer trips are
made to the
grocery store
;
A
ppliances
are
left
on,
doors are unlocked, trash not taken out or mail forgotten;
Doctor’s appointments are missed
;
Confusion
about what day it is
;
Sleeping during the day
;
Cr
ying
about trivial matters.
Assisted Services, Inc.
Providing the Care YOU Deserve
(817) 429-8476