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Page 1: Signs Your Parent Needs a Caregiver
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If you are concerned about the wellbeing of an agingparent, you should know the signs that indicate a seniormight be in need of assistance.

Warning Signs

When your parent struggles to complete even simple,everyday tasks, that’s a big warning sign that you mayneed to hire extra help for them. Some of these tasksmight include:

• Eating• Bathing• Getting dressed• Using the restroom

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How to Notice Warning Signs

Unless your parents live with you, it may be hard todetect these clues. You can ask your mother or father ifthey are having difficulty with these tasks, but it’spossible they won’t be upfront about it. In that case, beon the lookout out for poor hygiene or unkempt hair orclothing. These could indicate that your mom or dad hastrouble bathing, dressing, and/or grooming themselves.Also, try to pay extra attention to them when you’re overat their house. If they have trouble just moving fromplace to place, it’s a sign that perhaps they arestruggling with these other activities, too.

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What Now?

If you’ve determined your parent needs some extraassistance to improve their daily life, it’s time to startlooking for personal caregivers. You should click herewww.northcountyhomecare.com/personal-care if youare looking for quality personal care in Vista.