Have you noticed changes in your loved one that has concerned you ?  This article from Inside Elder Care discusses the steps to help you better assess your loved ones capabilities and needs.

• How is Your Loved One Feeling Today?

• Regardless of our age, our bodies are in a continuous state of decline. Whether it is reading glasses, arthritis or a doctor’s warning about your lifestyle, our bodies emit warnings about its decline.
• It’s no different with our loved ones, except that while it can be an inconvenience for us, it is a matter of independence for them. Since you are concerned about your loved one, you’ll want to do an assessment.
• An assessment looks at four areas where change may have taken a toll on your loved one’s independence: the physical, perceptual, cognitive and psychological manifestations of aging. We’re going to explore those areas with one overriding premise: ensuring their safety, and the safety of those around them.

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