If you have observed two or more of the following characteristics, you may need to seek professional advice for your older loved one. |
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Daily Living Signs
- Trouble grocery shopping
- Difficultly cooking, eating, or using appliances safely
- Less frequent or poor house cleaning
- Trouble grocery shopping
- Difficulty bathing
- Poor mobility
- Needs help dressing
- Cannot drive a car or use public transportation safely
- Check the automobile for any new dents or fresh paint from a repair
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Cognitive/ Orientation Signs
- Memory lapses
- Impaired thinking
- Impaired communication (verbal or written)
- Unaware of person, place, and time
- Inability to account for time
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Financial Signs
- Not paying bills on time
- Unable to balance check book
- Not able to account for spending
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Physical Signs
- Recent health problems
- Serious side effects from medications
- Loss of vision or hearing
- Repeated falls
- Neglected hygiene
- Incontinence)
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Behavioral Signs
- Aggressiveness or abusiveness
- Isolation
- Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
- Neglected appearance
- Lethargy or apathy
- Any other drastic change in routine
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