Medical alert systems and signs your Aging Parents need help: what you need to know by Kristin Anne

Parents, we have always been those who took care of us. When we were kids, they were unruffled wasn t and it is a crisis (yours or theirs) they couldn t handle. They re getting older and you can now see their weaknesses are beginning to show through. Our parents are humans and now that we re visiting family for the holidays, we can notice that something s different about MOM or dad.

When you see signs of the decline in the health of your parents, that is when will be the most effective measures. The best action is to find a method of prevention of accidents before they occur in your aging parents homes. This may mean to the research in medical alert systems, nursing homes, home care or retirement communities. The discussion can be difficult, but it is so much easier to deal with the consequences of an accident at home. Then, what is there to look for?

Changes in health:
-You notice bruises on your arms a s, legs, or facial enjoyed
-Your loved one has trouble balancing, sitting or standing
-There is evidence of weight loss, or habits become less healthy. (In addition to eating, eating, eating only candy, refusing to cook)

Changes of Attitude / behavior:
-Your mother once sweet and Nice has snapped at you or another Member of the family.
-Your parent seems disoriented, not as 'pointed' once they were, or slow to respond.
-Your mother has begun to link their words in conversation.
-Your parent received tickets for and obtained in addition to accidents than what is normal.

Changes in the Routine:
-The habits of hygiene as brushing teeth, shower/bath and wash their hands seem to have stopped (you feel the smells in the House as the urine, or body odor)
-Your mother who was once super-tidy stopped cleaning, and congestion began to accumulate in all corners of his home.
-Your father, who once took great pride in his appearance, stopped combing her hair, ironing his clothes, etc.

So now in this holiday season when we re seeing our parents for the first time in the month in some cases, pay attention to the subtle signals that perhaps your parents once young and strong may need your help.

Have the conversation with your parents, if you think they need help and discuss your concerns and ideas for a solution. A medical alert system, home care, nursing and medical care services can help, but for those who think that these solutions are needed, the first step is to talk.