Merry Christmas

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'Tiz the season to worry about mom & dad...

The following is courtesy of Home Helpers of Lake Norman & Central NC.  
Visit our website at www.homehelpers.cc/lkn58445 , or call us at 704.909.7958

 December is a time for family.  As the time when many travel to be with parents or grandparents, a family gathering can bring to light previously unknown physical or mental problems of aging relatives.  It's important to distinguish between traits of normal aging and something more serious.  Here are a few items you should take note of..

1. House - Neat and maintained or dusty and in disrepair?
2. Refrigerator - Adequate and fresh food?  Have eating habits changed?  Is there weight loss?
3. Conversation - Are extended conversations a challenge?  Do they repeat questions several times?
4. Forgetfulness - Are there stacks of unopened mail, unpaid bills, missed appointment reminders?
5. Hygiene - Do they look less tidy than the last time you saw them? IE: unshaven, clothes not clean/neat, hair not combed, body odor.
6. Driving - Can they drive themselves safely?  Do you say to yourself "oh no, they're driving to...".

  This is only a brief list.  Our aging families, parents, friends and loved ones rarely want to burden anyone, but we shouldn't ignore their needs.  If you notice these traits, talk about it in a caring manner with them, and also discuss how you can improve the issues.  Above all, be gentle when making changes.

Head to Toe Women's Show

The following is courtesy of Home Helpers of Lake Norman & Central NC.  
Visit our website at www.homehelpers.cc/lkn58445 , or call us at 704.909.7958

 Make plans to attend Head to Toe - A Holiday Women's Show on Thursday, Dec. 9th between 9am & 5pm at the Charles Mack Citizen's center in Mooresville, NC.  While there, be sure to stop by our booth to say "Hi" and to register for our Spring 2011 Sunset Cruise for yourself and 3 guests!  Visit our website at  www.homehelpers.cc/lkn58445 and click on the link in the "In The News" pane to learn more about the drawing.
 We hope to see you there!

 Providing care for over a decade to the most important of generations....    Yours!