Companionship

Tell-tale signs that could indicate an elderly person may be in need of assistance:

 

• Noticeable weight loss or burn marks on the skin or pots and pans could indicate difficulty cooking, eating, or shopping for food.

 

• Sloppy appearance or poor hygiene could indicate difficulty with bathing, grooming and getting dressed.

 

• Black and blue marks on the body could indicate they have fallen and are having trouble walking or moving from place to place.

 

• An unmaintained yard or interior of the home.

 

• Dents and scratches on an automobile can indicate impaired driving abilities.

 

• Carpet stains or urine odor in the house can be signs of incontinence.

 

• Unopened mail, unpaid bills, unfilled prescriptions, or low food supply may indicate difficulty completing regular tasks.

 

• Lack of drive and motivation.

 

• Failure to return phone calls.