Signs Your Loved One May Need Home Health Care

Recognizing when a loved one needs professional home health care can be difficult. Many families want to provide care themselves but may not notice when needs exceed what they can manage.

Physical Signs

Changes in Mobility — Difficulty walking, using furniture for support, frequent falls, trouble getting in and out of chairs or bed.

Changes in Personal Hygiene — Unwashed hair or body, wearing soiled clothing, unpleasant body odour, untidy living space.

Changes in Nutrition — Unexplained weight loss or gain, spoiled food in the refrigerator, difficulty preparing meals.

Cognitive Signs

Memory Issues — Forgetting medications, missing appointments, getting lost in familiar places.

Confusion — Trouble following conversations, difficulty with familiar tasks, confusion about time or place.