Aging Parents Checklist

Noticing changes in your parent's usual behavior is key to determining if your loved one needs extra help. Some changes are a normal outcome of the aging process, but others may be alerting you to a potential problem. Ask yourself these questions. If you're answering yes to two or more of them, it may be time to encourage your parent to make a change — so they can thrive and make the most of their retirement years.

Are they failing to eat properly and regularly?

Is the house unusually cluttered or dirty?

Are they wearing the same clothes and not bathing regularly?

Are they missing appointments?

Do they forget to take their medication?

Have they lost weight recently?

Have they lost touch with friends?

Are they neglecting their bills?

Has their mood changed dramatically?

Do they have trouble getting around?

For even more signs that your parent needs help, visit www.carepathways.com.

For older people, loneliness and isolation are among the biggest factors in failing mental and physical health. At Friendship Village, your parent could have a private apartment with so many things provided — housekeeping, all maintenance, access to five different dining locations, courtesy transportation and a full schedule of fun and interesting events. Plus, we have an on-site Alexian Physicians Center with access to an array of health professionals.

If they need more help, you can arrange for many services to be delivered right to their apartment. And at Friendship Village, they can have a lifetime guarantee of care, with access to assisted living, skilled care or memory support if they ever need it.

Find out more by calling Friendship Village at 800-475-9092.