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At Intervention Associates, we tailor our services to meet the specific needs of clients and family members. Please click on the link below that best describes your relationship to someone with special needs. |
EARLY WARNING SIGNS | To help you recognize a potential problem in a client or family member, here’s a list of early warning signs. |
Frequent Phone Calls
- From your relative who doesn't remember calling about the same thing
- From concerned friends or neighbors
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Physical Changes
- Is physically fragile or unsteady on his/her feet
- Has fallen more than once, with or without injury
- Has lost or gained a significant amount of weight
- Doesn't take medications as prescribed
- Looks or complains of always feeling fatigued
- Has dirty clothes, hair or bedding
- Has accumulated paper, garbage or other items in home
- Has body odors or odors in home
- Has difficulty seeing or hearing well enough to communicate
- Has unexplained injuries or bruises
- Has bills or other paperwork accumulating around house
- Has many beer cans or liquor bottles in garbage
- Has not adequately maintained his or her home
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Psychosocial Changes
- Is confused or forgetful
- Is anxious or depressed
- Is unable to clearly explain things or describe needs
- Has had a change in mood or personality
- Is increasingly isolated and refuses to go out
- Refuses to go to the doctor or dentist
- Is newly suspicious of previously trusted relatives
- Has experienced deterioration of relationships with others
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Support System Changes
- Has recently experienced the death of a spouse, child, partner or pet
- Has recently lost the right or ability to drive
- Significant others have moved away
- Is not involved with friends, neighbors or community
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Intervention Associates gives you peace of mind knowing that your family member is getting the expert care management services he or she needs. |
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