Christmastime Visits and A List of Things to Pay Attention To with Older Family Members and Friends
A List of Things to Pay Attention To (to name a few) During Your Visit with Older Friends and Relatives This Christmas:
- weight loss or gain, body odor,
- increased frailty,
- unopened mail (especially hand-addressed envelopes),
- plants and/or animals that look unattended or unhealthy,
- medications in disarray,
- evidence of fire (burnt pot holders),
- appliances that are out of order,
- clutter of garbage in and around the house,
- decreased or no social engagement with neighbors or in the community,
- rugs that are torn or frayed,
- distraction while going out for a drive,
- memory problems — to name a few —-
From What You Have Discovered While Visiting Loved Ones At Christmastime – How to Address it:
It’s natural – you are probably going to experience resistance when confronting a loved one about potential safety and wellness issues you may observe during your Christmastime visit. Keep calm and talk things through. It’s in your best interest and theirs to come up with some solutions to keep him or her safe. If in-home care is what you and they have decided after talking things through, contact us.
Hearthside Home Care offers free care consultations that allow you and your family to discuss home care options with a home care professional, without having to pay for the consultation or committing to services. Call us to schedule your free consultation.
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