It usually doesn\u2019t happen overnight.<\/P><\/p>\n
You visit Mom and notice the refrigerator is almost empty. Dad hasn\u2019t showered. Medications seem disorganized. There are dents on the car that weren\u2019t there before.<\/P><\/p>\n
Individually, these things may seem small.<\/P><\/p>\n
Together, they can indicate that living independently is becoming harder.<\/P><\/p>\n
Unwashed clothes, body odor, difficulty shaving or changes in grooming can indicate that bathing and dressing have become physically difficult.<\/P><\/p>\n
Check the refrigerator.<\/P><\/p>\n
Spoiled food, little fresh food, weight changes or reliance on snacks can indicate that shopping and cooking have become difficult.<\/P><\/p>\n
Multiple prescriptions can become difficult to manage.<\/P><\/p>\n
Missed routines or confusion about whether medications were taken deserves attention.<\/P><\/p>\n
Unopened mail, accumulating laundry, dirty dishes or clutter may indicate everyday responsibilities are becoming overwhelming.<\/P><\/p>\n
Watch how your parent gets out of a chair, walks through the home and navigates stairs.<\/P><\/p>\n
A noticeable decline in balance or mobility can create new safety concerns.<\/P><\/p>\n
A parent who previously enjoyed friends, church, hobbies or community activities may gradually stop participating.<\/P><\/p>\n
Companion care can provide conversation, activities, meal preparation, errands and other forms of regular engagement.<\/P><\/p>\n
Sometimes the clearest warning sign is the amount of assistance the family is already providing.<\/P><\/p>\n
If you\u2019re calling several times a day, constantly driving over, missing work or worrying every night about whether Mom or Dad is safe, additional support may help both generations.<\/P><\/p>\n
Home care doesn\u2019t necessarily mean giving up independence.<\/P><\/p>\n
Often, it\u2019s the opposite.<\/P><\/p>\n
The right amount of support can help someone continue living in the home they love while receiving assistance with the activities that have become difficult.<\/P><\/p>\n
Concerned about someone you love?<\/B><\/P><\/p>\n
Call CareBuilders at Home of Arlington at 703-261-4783<\/a> or contact us here<\/a> to schedule a Free In-Home Assessment.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It usually doesn\u2019t happen overnight. You visit Mom and notice […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":167,"featured_media":5579,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[203],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5578","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"\n