10 Signs of an Aging Loved One

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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