 As your loved one’s age there are many changes and adjustments involved. Depending on the health status, additional assistance may be inevitable. The power of medicine blesses us to live longer and healthier, but it cannot reverse the aging process as there are tasks that cannot be completed independently any longer. For example, even for an active senior they may need assistance with daily tasks such as driving and light duty chores around the house may become difficult to complete. This is when a home health aide can be a useful service for any senior citizen who need assistance with medication, light errands, and organizing the house. Here are five signs to consider a home health aide for your loved one. Frequently forgetting to take medications properly Sometimes our loved ones forget to take their medications daily and correctly. It can become difficult for family members to keep up with reminders as most have to work or travel often. If simply keeping medications organized proves to no longer be efficient then further assistance and care is needed. Getting Lost While Driving or Wandering from Home In early cases of dementia or Alzheimer’s a person may begin to forget how to get home or even wander from home unknowingly and get lost. When you notice a change in your loved one’s cognizant abilities and memory it may be time to hire assistance to help take care of light errands and grocery shopping Change in Conditions at Home & Appearance Early signs of Alzheimer’s or Dementia can manifest in the way your loved keeps up their appearance. As the disease progresses, they may forget basic hygiene or change their clothes appropriately. Changes you may notice within their home is clutter and obsessive hoarding. They also may not remember to throw trash away or clean dishes properly. Changes in Mood Depression and anger are early signs or symptoms of Alzheimer’s or dementia. As their memory of family and friends begins to fade, they may either become aggressive or scared when approached by their loved ones. If you notice confusion or low energy with your aging loved one, consider scheduling an appointment with their specialist for testing and diagnosis. If they are active and live alone, they may benefit from companionship services to reduce senior isolation and loneliness. Inability to make important decisions independently Once your loved one begins making the wrong important decisions it may be due to a decline in memory and understanding. Dementia affects every diagnosed patient differently; there are good and bad days. To help with memory loss, keep reminders and notes around the house. Also keep important belongings such as purse, wallet, or phone in the same places for easy finding. How CareMate Wellness Solutions Can Help Caring for an ill loved one is a tough task for just one individual or family with busy schedules. CareMate Wellness Solutions can assist with non-medical service offerings. We help increase the quality of life by providing memory skills activities and companionship for your loved one as they age and battle the effects of dementia. Most clients are active seniors who need a bit of assistance in their daily lives as certain tasks become difficult to complete themselves. CareMate Wellness Solutions is here to fill the needs of anyone needing non-medical assistance. Fill out our referral form below and contact us today to schedule an assessment. References: https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_signs https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007428.htm 
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