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After the Holidays – Telltale Signs That
Your Aging Loved Ones Need Assistance
Long
Distance
Caregiving
The simple fact is, so many of us
live away from our loved ones: in
different towns, different states,
even different time zones. Being
a long-distance caregiver puts
a lot of stress on a person, and
it leaves people scrambling to
go from caring for ourselves to
caring for our elders. That’s why
long-distance care planning
is so important. Long-distance
caregivers have the highest
annual expenses compared
to co-resident caregivers or
nearby caregivers.
MyElder™ is here to work with
you to create a customized,
thorough care plan. Which
means less will be overlooked –
and your loved one can receive
the best quality of care.
Call today for more information
on how MyElder can help you
and your loved ones.
821 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 412.782.4534 myelder.com
aring for older relatives can be taxing, and not living
nearby can intensify the challenges. During holiday visits,
many people realize for the first time that their parent or
loved one may need additional help to continue living
comfortably at home, or that possibly it is time to find an alternative
living situation. Being proactive when you see changes in physical
and/or mental abilities can prevent injuries and illnesses, allowing
for better long-term quality of life. MyElder – Pittsburgh provides an
individualized assessment and finds the best possible options for care
for you and your loved one.
Red-flags That Assistance is Needed:
• Loss of appetite or weight loss
• Neglecting personal hygiene, such as, bathing, dressing, oral
hygiene, and nail care.
• Noticeable change in the tidiness and/or cleanliness of the home.
• Inappropriate behavior, such as being unusually loud, quiet,
paranoid, or agitated, or making phone calls at unusual hours.
• Change in relationships, causing friends and neighbors to express
concern.
• Physical injuries such as bruises or burns, which may have resulted
from general weakness, forgetfulness, or misuse of alcohol and/or
medication.
• Decreasing or stopping participation in activities that were once
enjoyable, such as book club, dining with friends, or attending
religious services.
• Forgetfulness, resulting in unopened mail, unfilled prescriptions,
or missed appointments.
• Mishandling of finances, such as not paying bills, paying them
more than once or losing money.
• Unusual purchases or spending, such as in increase of purchases
from television advertisements or donating to multiple charities.
Changes in physical and/or cognitive abilities occurring with age
can be difficult to detect for older adults and their family members,
friends, and caregivers. If you suspect that your loved one needs
assistance, inform their physician of these changes and contact an
elder advocate.
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