Red Flags To Watch for When Visiting Aging Family Members Over the Holidays

• Change in weight
• Change in short term memory
• Change in usual routine
• Change is speech and/or ambulation
• Bills not being paid
• Entering contests
• Refusing to go with friends on outings or going to church
• Refusing any suggestions as well as agreeing to everything without giving consideration to consequences
• Mood swings, getting angry quickly
• Refusing to see medical providers
• Inability to take care of activities of daily living: cooking, dressing, bathing, housekeeping to name a few.

Provided by:
The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (GCM)

You have noticed the above Red Flags during your visit with your older loved one during the holidays. You are not sure what to do next so you call the neighborhood Care Manager that focuses in caring for the older adult. The Care Manager will discuss with you what is care management and how to get started.

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