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When will I know it is time for help?

While each person is on a different path in life and each travels along that path at different speeds, there are some common issues and events that could be signs it is time for you to seek help. Often the decision to accept that a loved one needs help is not an easy one for a family to make. We completely understand and we will do our best to help you and your loved one. Many families start early with companion care, then increase the level of services needed (such as nursing care), over time.

Below are some common signs to watch for, which may indicate it is time for help:

Your loved one suffers "falls" or "stumbles" (or their walking/gate seems shaky).
They seem to be losing weight when not trying to do so.
Their once clean home is beginning to look disheveled and messy. Laundry might be piling up.
They are missing appointments and/or are forgetting to take their medications.
You are noticing changes in their appearance and/or personality.
Their paying of bills becomes disorganized.
They do not seem to be socializing as much as they once were.
They seem "confused" at times and are writing down a lot more "lists" than they used to.
Their driving skills have changed for the worse.

Please know that you are not alone. There are many places you can go to seek information and to learn about where on you are on the path, and what the future may hold for your loved one. We will walk this path with you, as much as you ask us to. We strongly believe that no question is a "dumb question"; if you get stuck, we will do our very best to help you find your way.

It takes a village.