As parents age, it is quite natural for children to wonder if they need help. Older adults may need help with personal care, meals transportation, etc. The problem is that they do not allow others to assist them with their day-to-day affairs. Here are 10 warning signs your parents need extra care.

#1. Unpaid Bills and Unopened Mails: You may find your parents have stacks of unpaid and unopened mails. This suggests that they have become desynchronized. This also suggests memory loss and you should take this as a warning sign of them needing extra care.

#2. Difficulty in Walking: Do your parents find it difficult to walk up or down the hallway? Chances are that old age is affecting them adversely. You should always keep an eye out for such signs.

#3. Declined Hygiene And Increased Body Odor: Did you notice that your parents are starting to have a grimy appearance and increased body odor? If the answer is yes, your parents are facing problems in maintaining personal hygiene. This another warning sign that suggests they need your help.

#4. Change In Diet Plans And Sudden Weight Loss: If you find your parents started depending on packaged food, chances are that they are having trouble with cooking. As elders face mobility and vision issues, cooking becomes difficult for them. This leads to sudden and unusual weight loss.

#5. Noticeable Change in Mood and Behaviour: Are you noticing a sudden change in your parents’ behavior? Are they getting irritated for no reason or losing interest in something that they previously enjoyed. This indicates mood swings and this suggests they need help.

#6. Forgetting or Taking the Wrong Dosage of Medication: Finding your parents taking the wrong medication or forgetting to take it completely suggests early stages of memory loss. This is another warning sign you should look out for.  In this case, make it a habit to check your parent’s medicine box to ensure the correct dosage is consumed.

#7. Recent and Frequent Falls: If you start finding frequent bruises on your parents’ arms or legs, it is because they are having frequent falls. This is due to reduced mobility and unclear vision. Keep an eye out for this sign. If you find too many bruises on your parents’ body it’s suggested that you keep a caregiver to help them.

#8. Memory Loss: Do you find your parents constantly misplacing things and keeping things where they are not supposed to? This can be the result of memory loss and this suggests that they need proper attention.

#9. Frequent Scratches and Dents on the Car: If you find your parents’ car getting dented and scratched up frequently, it’s because they are having problems while driving. A caregiver can be appointed in this case to avoid problems on the road.

#10. Missing Appointments and Obligations: Missing appointments and meetings arise from forgetfulness. These can be early signs of Alzheimer’s and they reveal that your parents need attention.

Above mentioned are the most common warning signs that you should look out for. Check out this infographic shared by 123 HomeCare for more information.

About The Author:

Brandon Shamis has been a core part of 123homecares he is handling the role of operation head. 123 home cares are one of the best and most trusted non-medical home care companies we focus on delivering the highest quality of care in the easiest and most convenient way possible.