Knowing When it’s Time to Get Help

Inability to recall physician’s advice and orders

Confusion regarding medication administration

Continuous and repetitious seeking of support for same issues

Forgetting to pay bills, resulting in services being terminated

Discovery of unpaid property taxes or unfiled returns

An uncharacteristic surge in charitable donations

Inability to eat properly, prepare or obtain food

Development of a medical crisis that threatens independence, i.e. broken hip

Insurance company’s denial of needed treatments or services

Lack of understanding related to medical bills and insurance contributions

Identification of service providers not adequately providing necessary services

Repeated hospitalizations and failed outpatient treatment plans

Inability to manage simple activities of daily living, i.e. grooming or laundry

Appearance of “helpful friends” who pry into financial and personal matters

Purchases of unnecessary goods or services in response to solicitations