Monday, December 19, 2011

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

If you are visiting your loved one during the holidays, keep an eye on out for things that might be a sign that they need extra help.  It's a great time to take stock and see how things are.

  1. Peek in the refrigerator, freezer and cupboards.  Is food spoiled or out of date?  Are the right kinds of foods there - easy to prepare, healthy?
  2. Have they lost weight?  How about their appearance - are they dressed appropriately?  Is there hair clean and combed?
  3. Does the house look clean and tidy?  Is it dusty or dirty?  Perhaps it's getting to hard to clean, or maybe they don't see that it's necessary anymore.
  4. Are they still active, or just sitting in front of the television set?
  5. Are there piles of unpaid bills and unopened mail?

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