Signs Your Loved One in Alamosa Might Need Home Care
Happy Holidays from Visiting Angels® Southwest Colorado! As a part of our commitment to helping seniors in Alamosa enjoy a better quality of life as they age in place, this year, we want to make sure that local families are aware of certain signs that someone they love may need home care. When you come together to celebrate with your family members this year, keep these indicators at the top of your mind as you interact with the older members of your clan.
When Something Doesn't Seem Right
If you're seeing an older loved one in their home, you may notice that something isn't right as soon as you step inside. A big clue that your family member needs some type of help is if their home is loaded with clutter, like old newspapers or stacks of mail that have gone ignored. If home maintenance has gotten more difficult for your relative, a caregiver could assist with some of the heftier tasks so they can still live in a clean and comfortable environment.
Your loved one may also display signs of physical or mental struggles, from having trouble getting out of their favorite armchair to forgetting what food needs to be put in the oven and when. Other clues include the following:
- Disengaging from the activities they enjoy
- Wearing stained or smelly clothing, and looking messy overall
- Displaying general confusion or experiencing mood swings
- Losing their balance or seeming to lack confidence in their ability to complete physical tasks
What to Do if a Relative in Alamosa Needs Home Care
No one knows your family better than you, so when it comes to your loved one's physical or mental state, pay attention to your instincts in addition to these indicators. For example, if you know your mother always maintains a clean kitchen, but now it's full of dirty dishes and expired foods, you can at least conclude that something has changed for her that needs to be addressed.
If you're worried about a loved one living alone, the next step is to speak with your family, and potentially to schedule a care consultation with an experienced provider. At Visiting Angels Southwest Colorado, we're here to field your questions about home care, and can arrange a free in-depth consultation with your family in Alamosa, Cortez, Durango, or Pagosa Springs.
To learn more about our work in Alamosa, and how we can assist your family member with our home care services, call Visiting Angels Southwest Colorado today.