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12 Signs Your Loved One Needs Care

Linda Cale, CSA®, Local Senior Advisor Local Senior Advisors

12 Signs Your Loved One May Need Care

If you notice these behaviors or symptoms in someone you know, it might be time to explore care options. Contact us for help!

1.
Increased falls or risk of falls
2.
Wandering from home and/or getting lost
3.
EMS has been called to the home more than once
4.
Unable to self-administer medications; has multiple expired medications
5.
Normally outgoing, has become withdrawn or secretive
6.
Difficulty with one or more activities of daily living such as bathing, preparing meals, using the bathroom, etc.
7.
Unsanitary living conditions
8.
Repeating questions or making multiple phone calls asking the same questions
9.
Confusion, agitation, unfounded accusations or suspiciousness
10.
Diagnosis of dehydration and/or malnutrition
11.
Unsafe behavior (leaving the stove on, exterior doors opened)
12.
Deterioration of personal hygiene

 

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Valerie C. / Hendersonville, NC

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"Linda spent time really understanding what our needs were and worked hard to find the right environment that met those needs. Whether it was the communities survey history, longevity of staff, activities, transportation, room layout or just the financial investment, Linda was so diligent in making sure we were making the best choice we could. We are convinced that Linda's involvement helped us find the best place for our loved one's care. I really don't know what we would have done if Linda hadn't been there to guide us along the way. We whole heartedly thank her and would highly recommend her services to anyone in a similar situation. She made the difficult bearable."

- P. Shaw

"I knew nothing about finding an assisted living facility for my dad before I met Linda. She was professional, knowledgeable, educational, and most importantly caring. We looked at 4 different places that all met the criteria. Together we selected the best one. Days after selection, my dad was informed he needed to move from his current skilled care facility to someplace else. Insurance said so. There are no family members within an 8 hour drive of my dad and Linda facilitated the move on her own. She even made arrangements for temporary furniture until family could return. Never in my adult life have I experienced such genuine care from a service provider. Linda is by far the best."

- MARK CHEBEN

SCA in Greenville went beyond in such ways as meeting with my Mom for comfort, arranging for other care and even moving.

- B. Shelton

"My parents were set to move to one assisted living facility in Hendersonville, NC from New Jersey when the facility backend out at the last minute due to my 95 year old father's condition after we sent a deposit and ordered furniture and lifted all the paperwork. Linda Cale was fabulous and jumped into action from giving us recommendations for several other assisted living facilities and reaching out to them on our behalf. She was upfront with the facilities regrading my father's condition and with her help we settled on California Reserve where they are moving later this month in October. I don't know where we could be without her help. I would recommend Linda to anyone needing assistance when it comes to assisted living for a parent. Thank you Linda."

- David Levy

"I knew nothing about finding an assisted living facility for my dad before I met Linda. She was professional, knowledeable, educational, and most importantly caring. We looked at 4 different places that all met the criteria.Together we selected the best one. Days after selection, my dad was informed he needed to move from his current skilled care facility to someplace else. Insurance said so. There are no family members within 8 hour drive of my dad and Linda facilitated the move on her own. She even made arrangements for temporary furniture until family could return. Never in my adult life have experienced such genuine care from a service provider. Linda is by far the best."

- Mark Cheben

"I cannot recommend Linda enough for her assistance, guidance and consultation for our needs. We began with a discussion for a driving self-assessment for my husband. She was considerate and listened to his concerns but was honest about the risks and put his safety and the safety of others first. Understanding his background she speaks to him in a way that he feels respected, honored and treats him with the dignity he deserves. She brought him options of the companis for long term care that allows me resolve when I need it. He gets new people to share his stories with and I get to refresh, recharge and enjoy my time as well. Her support is giving us a way to move forward with confidence and know she will be there every step of our journey."

- Leslie Haynes
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