When do I need help caring for a loved one?

Below are some of the signs and symptoms indicating you (or your loved one) may be in need of some help to maintain autonomy and continue to live in the comforts of home.
-Are pills running out too soon or not being taken at all?

• Are you noticing any memory loss?
• Are you noticing a weight loss or food that is not being eaten?
• Is there an increase in falls?
• Are you noticing concerns with hygiene?
• Are there concerns with driving safety?
• Are clothes not being changed daily?
• Are there signs of burned pans or scorch marks in the kitchen?
• Is there a need for housekeeping and regular linen changes?
• Have social activities decreased or stopped?
• Is there a need for assistance with running errands or getting to doctor appointments?
• Is there a need for assistance with running errands or getting to doctor appointments?
• Are you worried about boredom or not having enough socialization?
• Has there been a recent loss of a loved one?
• Are there concerns with wandering outside of the home and getting lost?
• Are there concerns with incontinence?
• Are there concerns with depression or anxiety?
• Are there concerns with hearing or vision loss affecting safety in the home?
• Are you concerned with stairs or other environmental obstacles in the home that may be dangerous to manage alone?
• Is there a loss of interest in previous favorite hobbies and routines?