Checking In and Looking Out
[Updated 2022]
It’s a fact - life can get extremely busy. How long has it been since you checked in with your parents, grandparents or other elderly loved ones and made sure that they are still able to live comfortably and securely on their own?
If it’s been a while, consider the holiday visit a good time to have a look around for warning signs that you might have missed, and to sit down for a heart-to-heart talk about health concerns and care needs that your loved ones might not have wanted to burden you with.
Subtle Signs to Watch for
Even if it hasn’t been a while, subtle changes that can be missed during regular visits might have built up over the year into serious, ongoing concerns. If you notice any of the warning signs listed in the infographic below — it’s time to sit down for a serious conversation about health concerns, care options and lifestyle goals for the years to come:
spoiled food in the kitchen
stacks of unopened mail
late payment notices around the house
weight loss
unexplained bruises
a decline in personal grooming habits or mobility
An Important Conversation
Make sure that your loved ones understand that this conversation is about what they need and they want, and that if you seem a little nosy or persistent, that’s only because it’s your turn to look out for them. After all, they looked out for you so well for so many years.
And remember, whatever your older loved ones need, we can probably help, and we’re always just a phone call away. Call us 24/7 for a free consultation: (817) 887-9401.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Overture Home Care family!
