Do you need home care services in Northwest Washington?
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