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How to Check an Older Adult for Common Health & Safety Problems

by Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH 1 Comment

Senior Health ChecklistWorried about an older relative, but not quite sure what to do?

Common concerns I hear include:

  • Are my parents safe living on their own? Ÿ
  • Could my mom be getting Alzheimer’s disease?
  • How can I find help for my father who lives alone? Ÿ
  • I’m worried my mom might fall at home and get hurt.
  • I’m worried that my dad isn’t taking good care of himself. Ÿ
  • Is it time to move to assisted living?

To help people turn their worries into a practical action plan, I’ve created a new resource over at HelpingOlderParents.com, our sister-site. You can download it here:

HelpingOlderParents Quick Start Guide: Check Your Parents in 5 Key Areas

This guide is modeled on the mental checklists that I use when I first assess an older adult who lives at home.

Specifically, this is a quick version of how I initially check for the most common “don’t miss” health and safety red flags. It includes practical tips, such as who to ask for help, as well as a list of useful online resources.

If you’ve been concerned about an older adult who lives at home or in assisted-living, I hope you’ll take a look!

 

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  1. exceler says

    July 20, 2015 at 11:17 PM

    This is very helpful for taking care of old people specially our parents. This guide reminds us what to do care for their conditions.
    This is very useful and helpful.

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