How do I know when it is time to call an Elder Care Consultant?

The following are signs to look for:

Is your loved one refusing assistance or making decisions that could jeopardize their safety or well being?
Is your relative losing weight, for no known reason?
Have they recently fallen?
Is the home unkempt and becoming unsafe?
Is meal preparation becoming difficult?
Is money management becoming a concern?
Are they able to (and do they) maintain a neat appearance?
Has drinking become a problem?
Is it safe for your parents to drive? If not, who does the driving for them?
Has there been a sudden memory loss or increased confusion?
Are they having difficulty with managing their medications?
Are they looking for housing alternatives?
Have they become increasingly frail?
Are they having problems finding or keeping appropriate home care workers?

If you answer yes to the above, it is time to talk to an Elder Care Consultant.