10 Signs of an Aging Loved One

1.	Difficulty managing medications - missed doses, overdoses, can't read directions on bottles, numerous prescriptions from different doctors, too expensive
2.	Unsteady while walking - has fallen more than once, reluctant to walk usual distances, unexplained injuries, expressed fear of falling, narrow stairways
3.	Decline in personal cleanliness - unkempt appearance, body odor, wearing the same clothes for days
4.	Missed or excessive doctor/hospital visits
5.	Change in behavior or personality - more anxious, depressed, upset, lack of interest in usual activities, noticeable change in daily routine or sleep patterns
6.	Reluctance to leave the house - changed visiting patterns with friends and/or family, decreased involvement in social or religious activities
7.	Trouble performing daily housekeeping tasks - dirty laundry or dishes piling up, simple home repairs not made, lights not working, thermostat not adjusted, outside of home unkempt
8.	Unexplained weight loss - no longer cooking, shortage of food in the home, spoiled food in the refrigerator
9.	Unpaid bills or unopened mail
10.	Altered communication patterns - less frequent, poorer quality, changes in vision or hearing ability

Right at Home's staff were very professional, understanding, and helpful with my family; they were willing to go the extra step and to be contacted at all hours. I was amazed how quickly Right at Home was able to get a caregiver in my Grandparents' home and help them immediately. They went through the process of finding a quality caregiver that specifically fit my Grandparents' personality and needs. It was a pretty efficient process all around.

Monica G.