Warning Signs

There may be cause for concern if a loved one, family member or someone you know …

Shows signs of physical changes:

Is physically fragile or unsteady on his 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
Always appears to be or complains of feeling fatigued
Has dirty clothes, hair or bedding
Has accumulated large piles of clothes, garbage or other items in the home
Has stacks of bills, paperwork or other paper accumulating around the home
Has body odor or odors in the home
Has difficulty seeing or hearing well enough to communicate
Has unexplained injuries or bruises
Has many beer cans or liquor bottles in the trash
Has not adequately maintained the home

Shows signs of psychosocial changes:

Appears confused or forgetful
Appears 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
Makes frequent phone calls and doesn't remember calling about the same thing repeatedly

Experiences other significant life changes:

Has suffered the loss of a spouse, child, partner or pet
Has recently lost the right or the ability to drive
Has had significant others move away
Is no longer involved with friends, neighbors or community

If someone close to you shows signs of needing help to care for himself, a professional evaluation is the best place to start. One of our highly credentialed care managers can work with you or your family to provide a thorough face-to-face needs assessment of the individual and his environment, and design a care plan tailored to his situation—however simple or complex. Please call us at 610-254-9001 or e-mail us about your concerns, without obligation.