18 Signs Your Aging Parent Needs Help
- Bounced checks, calls from collections, and late payment notices. …
- Broken or damaged appliances and fixtures. …
- Changes in mood or extreme mood swings. …
- Cluttered, dirty, or disorganized house. …
- Confusion and uncertainty when performing familiar tasks.
Regarding this, what are the biggest factors in whether your parents may need your help as they age?
Here are nine types of issues that tend to come up, when helping older parents.
- Helping with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) …
- Safety issues. …
- Medical and health issues. …
- Legal and financial issues. …
- Housing issues. …
- Quality of life and helping your older parent thrive.
Moreover, when should I be concerned about my parents memory? Noticing that an aging parent is becoming increasingly forgetful and absent-minded can be frightening. Mild changes in memory and other thinking skills are common as we age. For example, brief lapses in memory or attention—such as misplacing car keys or forgetting someone’s name—are usually not cause for concern.
Besides, how can I stop worrying about my aging parents?
Consider talking to someone about your feelings and concerns, even if (or especially if) your aging parent refuses to do so. This can help you emotionally, but also from a practical perspective. You can get some advice, such as ideas that will help you approach the situation or resources to help now or in the future.