Signs Your Loved One May Need More Help
Small changes in a loved one’s daily routine can be easy to miss. Paying attention to these changes can help you recognize when they may need more support at home.
- Forgetting to take medication: Forgetting to take medicine or taking it at the wrong time may be a sign your loved one needs help with their daily routine.
- Trouble making food: If preparing meals has become difficult, or your loved one is not eating properly, they may need some extra support.
- Low Personal Hygiene: Personal care can also become more difficult over time. Activities such as bathing, getting dressed, brushing their hair, or using the bathroom may become harder for your loved one.
- Difficulty Walking or Getting Around: Falls, trouble getting up from a chair, difficulty walking, or problems using stairs may be signs that your loved one needs additional support to stay safe.
- Changes around Home: Unwashed dishes, piles of laundry, trash, or other household tasks that are no longer being managed may be signs that everyday activities are becoming more difficult.
It is important to talk about these changes with patience and respect because personal care can be a sensitive topic.
How to Support Your Loved One
The first step is to notice changes, listen, and have an open conversation. Ask your loved one how they are feeling and which tasks have become harder for them. Getting help does not mean losing independence. The right support can help your loved one stay safe and comfortable at home.
If you or someone you love needs help with daily activities at home, Vitra Health can help you learn about available care options and find out if you may qualify for services that can provide financial compensation for caring for your loved one.
Listen to the Full Episode
In this episode of the Vitra Plus Podcast, we talk about some of the signs that a loved one may need more help at home. We also talk about how paying attention to small changes can help you better support the people you love.
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If you or someone you love needs help staying safe and independent at home, Vitra Health is here to help. Our team can tell you about our home care programs, answer your questions, and help you learn about your options.
Visit www.vitrahealth.com to learn more.
Listen to us on Spotify or watch us on YouTube for more simple tips about health, aging, and care at home. 
