When we begin to notice changes in the behavior of a friend or family member, we should step back and evaluate the cause and possible consequences. We may not notice the warning signs and consequently wait too long to address them. The result of this can be devastating.
Senior Financial Life’s team of advisors and professionals can help to plan a careful strategy to avoid being caught off guard when there are changes in life. Contact us today to find out how.
Take note of these eight warning signs that should not be ignored.
POOR EATING HABITS
Weight loss
No appetite
Missed meals
Empty cupboards and refrigerator
NEGLECTED HYGIENE
Wearing dirty clothes
Body odor
Neglected nails and teeth
NEGLECTED HOME
Scorched pots & pans
Unopened mail
Piles of laundry, papers, dishes, etc
Dirty bathrooms, floors, tables,
excess clutter
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
Angry outbursts
Quiet or withdrawn
Paranoia
Making phone calls at all hours,
inappropriate times
MISHANDLED FINANCES
Losing or misplacing money
Paying bills twice or not at all
Hiding money
HARMFUL BEHAVIORS
Misuse of alcohol or medications
Missed appointments
Falling
New relationships with strangers
DECREASED PARTICIPATION
Not attending regular activities,
senior center, church, clubs
or volunteering
CHANGED RELATIONSHIP PATTERNS
Isolation
Ignoring friends
No interaction with neighbors
