The workshop aims to help family caregivers recognize the signs of aging and the need for care in their loved ones, covering physical symptoms, emotional changes, and environmental clues. Key focuses include identifying personal hygiene neglect, memory loss, and unsafe living conditions, along with steps to take action and seek help. Resources for further assistance are provided, including local agency contacts and home care services.

1. RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS OF
AGING AND NEED FOR CARE
WORKSHOP FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS
Home Instead Senior Care®
Serving Clallam & Jefferson Counties
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2. OBJECTIVES FOR TODAY
During today’s workshop, you will:
– See how to recognize the signs of aging
and need for care, including:
• Physical symptoms and emotional changes,
• Loss of attention signals, and
• Environmental clues
– Learn ways to ensure that your loved one has
the assistance he or she needs to live safely and
comfortably
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3. INTRODUCTION
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4. PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS AND
EMOTIONAL CHANGES
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5. PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS AND
EMOTIONAL CHANGES
Look for the following signs:
• Persistent fatigue and loss of energy
• Loss of interest in socializing or hobbies
• Major changes in mood or outlook
• Difficulty getting up or standing
• Weight loss or loss of appetite
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6. LOSS OF ATTENTION SIGNALS
AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLUES
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7. LOSS OF ATTENTION SIGNALS
AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLUES
Behaviors that signal a lack or loss of attention:
• Personal hygiene is being neglected
• Diminished driving skills
• Difficulty concentrating
or memory loss
• Signs of poor judgment
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8. LOSS OF ATTENTION SIGNALS
AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLUES
Environmental clues:
• Poor housekeeping and lack of home maintenance
• Refrigerator and drawers are empty or
contain spoiled food
• Dishes piling up, dirty furniture
and countertops
• Dusty fans and ceilings
• Stains on floors and stairways, tripping hazards
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9. TAKING ACTION AND
WHERE TO SEEK HELP
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10. TAKING ACTION AND WHERE TO
SEEK HELP
Follow these steps:
1. Share your concerns
2. Encourage a medical check up
3. Address any safety issues
4. Consider home care services
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11. TAKING ACTION AND WHERE TO
SEEK HELP
Olympic Area Agency on Aging
http://www.o3a.org/
Jefferson County
915 Sheridan Street, Suite 202
Port Townsend 98368
Toll-free: 800-801-0050
Local: 360-385-2552
Clallam County
411 W. Washington
Sequim 98382
Toll-free: 800-801-0070
Local: 360-452-3221
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12. TO US, IT’S PERSONAL ®
TAKE ACTION • What is my personal deadline
for assessing the signs of aging?
• What resources do I need to
search, talk to, or meet with
before sharing my concerns
with my loved one?
• What safety concerns do I need
to address right away?
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13. Thank You!
For additional information about this presentation or Home
Instead Senior Care of the North Olympic Peninsula please
contact your local office.
Port Ludlow – (360) 437-9884
Port Townsend – (360) 385-6357
Sequim – (360) 681-2511
www.homeinstead.com/650
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