Too many or too few pills in the bottle can warn you of problems. If you find evidence that medications are not taken as prescribed, gently probe to see if you can learn why.
Include the elder in parties and holiday festivities, but keep the duration of their participation at a level they can handle comfortably.
Drop in more often than usual on homebound elders.
You don’t have to be a doctor or social worker to recognize the signs of depression. Take action now to protect those who protected you.
About The Author
Phyllis Staff, Ph.D. – Phyllis Staff is an experimental psychologist and the CEO of The Best Is Yet.Net, an internet company that helps seniors and caregivers find trustworthy residential care. She is the author of How to Find Great Senior Housing: A Roadmap for Elders and Those Who Love Them. She is also the daughter of a victim of Alzheimer’s disease. Visit the author’s web site at http://www.thebestisyet.net
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