It’s not easy to admit a need for help, and when it comes to personal care needs, it can seem downright embarrassing. Pair this with a fear of losing independence and it isn’t hard to imagine why many seniors keep their eldercare needs to themselves. This is why watching for signs that could indicate extra assistance is needed oftentimes falls on family, friends, or advisors. If you know a frail senior that you suspect may be hiding a home care need, take note of the following:
1. Has there been a noticeable weight loss?
2. Has personal hygiene and general appearance been deteriorating?
3. Is the home no longer being neatly maintained?
4. Does the senior seem safe in the home and in good spirits?
5. Is the senior having increased difficulty getting around?
6. Has the senior been exhibiting forgetfulness or inappropriate behavior?
As a locally owned San Francisco home care agency, Aunt Ann’s Home Care is here to help. With a free home care needs/safety assessment, we can help determine what eldercare services are appropriate. We can provide light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, personal care and companionship and more. Call 415.974.3530 or 650.757.2000 to schedule an appointment.
To learn more about the warning signs that home care may be needed, download our handy resource sheet.
