7 Warning Signs That Your Parents are Unsafe at Home
Now that you've visited your parents for the holidays are you feeling a little uncomfortable with them living alone? Here's a list of signs or clues that you should be looking for to decide if you should take action.
1. Are they keeping old food in the refrigerator?
2. Are there dings on the car? And I don't mean door dings.
3. Is the house a complete wreck? More so than normal.
4. Have they lost weight?
5. Do they have a "guest" living with them?
6. Have they stopped bathing on a daily basis?
7. Is the dog/cat unkept? Pet poo in a corner?
7. Are there unpaid bills laying around the house? For that matter is the heat working?
I know these all seem extreme but I have seen them all. And I've seen family members who think this is OK or they just don't want to deal with the situation. None of these situations are acceptable. If you visited over the holidays and noticed any of these signs please call Nurses Unlimtied for help. We have nurses and social workers who can help keep your parents safe. And if we can't help we can give you information on services that can help.
Posted on 12/19/2011, by Samantha Young to
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