This Caring Moment discusses signs that an elderly person may need more help.
• Spoiled food remains in the refrigerator
• Food on the shelves is past expiration date
• The kitchen/bathroom has become unsanitary
• Your loved one is losing weight
• Unpaid bills are piling up
• Other mail goes unopened or unanswered
• Out-of-date medications are accumulating
• Your loved one’s appearance is becoming unkempt
• Personal hygiene is deteriorating
• Memory is becoming a problem
If you are managing the care of an aging loved one and have questions or need help, call Anne Grogan at APG Eldercare Services, at 610-392-0667.