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5 Signs You Need To Consider For Home Health Care In Bangor, ME

When You Should Start Home Health Care for Your Senior in Bangor

Memory loss is not normal for aging adults, even though forgetfulness might be. If your loved one frequently finds memory recall challenging, it may be a cause for concern. Visiting Angels Bangor Home Health Care provides care services, including dementia care, for seniors who are in need of services.

While there is no way to know for certain without undergoing medical tests, your loved one may be experiencing the early signs of dementia. Be on the lookout for these signs:

Dwindling Driving Skills

Driving skills are indicative of overall functioning, so if you feel your loved one should no longer be behind the wheel then it may be time to think about home health care. Visiting Angels Bangor provides transportation services for seniors who are no longer able to drive. We can drive your loved one to the park, ball game, doctor visits and much more.

Your loved one’s dwindling driving skills are not only a danger to himself or herself but the numerous other drivers on the road. Take immediate action if you think your loved one’s skills are slipping.

Poor Personal Care

Poor personal care is a pretty good sign that something is off with your loved one. This can include wearing the same outfits, smelling bad or looking sick in general.

Weight loss and messy living quarters are also signs of poor personal care. Should your loved one display any of these signs, consider Visiting Angels Bangor. Our services are available hourly, 24 hours and on holidays.

Sustained Injuries

If your loved one has sustained injuries from a fall, home health care should be on the table. A fall is life-threatening for seniors, who die from falling more than any other injury each year, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA).

Whatever action that can be taken to decrease the risk of future falls should be taken. With home health care, you can have our certified in fall prevention caregivers at your loved one’s home.

Hostile Attitude

A possible symptom of dementia is a hostile attitude toward others. This can really wear on family caregivers, which creates a toxic environment for both people.

Our professional caregivers have experience with seniors who have hostile attitudes. Let us take on this role.

Cluttered Home

Having a cluttered home is a definite sign that there is something wrong with your loved one, as the home is often a representation of the person’s mental and emotional state.

Dependency might just be around the corner for your loved one, if it hasn’t arrived already. In the event that this is the case, home health care should be a strong consideration. Light housekeeping is one of our many services and we can restore your loved one's home to cleanliness it was a few months ago.

Resistance Is Normal

Don’t beat yourself up too much if your loved one doesn’t want to accept care, as resistance is completely normal. It signifies the reversal of roles that your loved one may not be ready for.

Try not to worry too much about your loved one resisting and focus on what you can do to make his or her life more comfortable. You are the one who needs to take initiative in getting your loved one home health care.

 

If you are thinking about home health care services for your loved one, contact us for your free in home care assessment.

Serving Bangor, Brewer, Hampden, Orono, Old Town, and the Surrounding Area

Visiting Angels MID MAINE
444 Stillwater Ave, Suite 101
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: 207-573-1861
Fax: 207-573-1863

Serving Bangor, Brewer, Hampden, Orono, Old Town, and the Surrounding Area

Visiting Angels MID MAINE
444 Stillwater Ave, Suite 101
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: 207-573-1861
Fax: 207-573-1863