Holiday gatherings with aging family members can reveal a need for them to get help. Notice these warning signs of elders losing independence. Family can take steps toward greater safety.
For many people, the holidays are a time to finally be together in person, post-pandemic. Travel is up and for those who live at a distance from aging loved ones, it may be the first opportunity in awhile to see your elders face to face. It can be very revealing.
Assisted living facilities and home care providers report an annual spike in calls after the holidays. Why? Families see their aging parents are in need of help that the parents did not ask for. Concerned adult children want to find out what help is available and what it costs. It is a time to reckon with the changes aging brings.
If you find yourself in the situation described here, or if you are not even sure what to look for, consider these common warning signs that your aging parent needs assistance.. If Dad is repeating the same story over and over or asking the same questions you just answered, Dad has memory loss. It can portend development of dementia. Memory loss that interferes with daily life is a definite red flag, and Dad needs to be medically evaluated for brain changes that may cause loss of independence..
Everyone wants holiday visits to be enjoyable for those present. That is what we aspire to. But sometimes, while you are together as a family, you notice things in your aging parents you were not aware of before. This is not to suggest bringing up your concerns over the dinner table. Rather, note what you see as changes, and set aside a time to talk about it with your aging parents as soon as possible after the visit. Family may be all your loved ones have to keep them safe.
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