4 Key Observations
To Make With Parents
This Holiday Season
With the holidays approaching, many have made plans or are making plans to visit with their parents and other loved ones. Some family members haven't been together for quite awhile, and this is an exciting time of year to celebrate being with one another. While visiting and enjoying the season, it is also important to recognize the things that may have changed since the last visit. It is important to observe your parents and their surroundings to determine if they may need additional help living independently.
Observation 1 - Changes in Parents
- Appearance of Home - Does it seem like the home needs more maintenance than usual? Offering to help with whatever needs to be done around the house will give you a pretty good idea of those things that are not getting done.
- Weight - Does it seem like they've lost weight or are frailer?
- Hearing - If they're giving you answers to questions that don't make sense, they may need their hearing checked by a professional.
- Medications - Are they taking their medications consistently? Check to see if medications are organized properly and try to determine if they are taking them in a timely manner.
- Balance - Does it seem like they are tripping or stumbling frequently, losing their balance? If there appears to be a balance problem, medications or incorrect prescription eyeglasses could be playing a role, so visit the appropriate doctor.
- Driving -Have your parents drive if you go for a ride and take notice of how they are on the road.
- Bills - Are they paying their bills? Has the mail even been opened? Are there over-due notices?
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