Often, when family members go home to visit mom or dad over the holidays, they start to realize more help is needed. In this episode, Dr. Lakelyn talks about important signs to look for when visiting aging relatives this holiday season.
Episode highlights include:
- Signs to look for that more help is needed
- What to do when you see the signs
- Resources to help support your aging loved one
- Tips on home safety and setting up a safe environment
Helpful links from this episode:
- Article: Signs That Your Aging Parent Might Need Help
- Article: Difficult Aging Conversations: What to do if You See the Signs
- Guide: Home Care Solutions
- Find your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
- Guide: Home Safety Checklist
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00:00 - Intro
02:59 - Signs more help is needed
07:55 - How to start the conversation
14:09 - Home Instead
14:38 - Resources and solutions
17:16 - Home safety
23:40 - Outro
