Do I Need Help?

Signs that it is time to consult a Care Manager:

• Forgets things more often
• Has problems doing familiar things
• Puts things in strange places
• Forgets common words or uses the wrong words
• Has frequent problems with complicated tasks
• Has a major change in personality (confused, suspicious, or afraid)
• Is confused about where they are (or what time or day it is)
• Has lost interest in doing things
• Has sudden changes in mood or behavior
• Does things that don't seem to make sense
• Non-compliance with medications
• Failure to pay bills
• Unable to obtain help in case of emergency
• Leaving appliances on or unattended
• Frequent falls
• Poor personal hygiene
• Dressing inappropriately for the weather
• Poor eating habits, unable to obtain appropriate or adequate food
• Anxiety or depression
• Sudden deterioration in physical condition
• Lack of attention to appearance
• Recent weight loss
• Abuse or neglect is suspected
• Victim of financial exploitation
• Non-compliance with doctor's recommendations
• Recurrent hospitalizations
• Accumulation of mail, laundry or trash
• Vulnerability or open to suggestion
• Lost cash, jewelry or assets without recollection
• Difficulty in obtaining services for developmentally disabled children or adults or mentally ill adults
• New medical diagnosis or complex medical issues
• Family members live at a distance and need assistance with local resources and/or monitoring of their loved one
• Driving accidents
• Losing touch with friends