10 Danger Signs That Your Senior Needs Home Care

The below signs mean that your parent might need help:

1. Changes in behavior or mood.
2. An unexpected fall.
3. Forgetting to take medications.
4. Incontinence.
5. Disorientation with daily tasks.
6. Difficulty in dressing, bathing.
7. Poor financial behavior.
8. Forgetfulness.
9. Disorder in the house.
10. Poor driving habits.

If your parent is experiencing two or three of these signs on a consistent basis, you might want to look into getting additional help. Keep in mind that these danger signs can also be explained by illness, medication change, or other factors and may be temporary.