1. Forgetting to take medications.
 Or forgetting to fill prescriptions on a regular basis.
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2. Weight Loss.
Losing weight can be a sign that a person is not eating a
nutritious diet.
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3. Signs of scorching on the bottoms of pots and pans.
This can be a sign of short-term memory loss and, of course, can also be a fire hazard.
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4. The house is cluttered or unkempt.
The refrigerator is filled with spoiled food and the laundry is piling up.
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5. General tasks are not completed.
Mail is not getting opened and bills are not getting paid.
Balancing the checkbook may have become overwhelming.
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6. Personal hygiene is deteriorating.
Look for signs of sloppy appearance, wearing the same
clothes every day or infrequent bathing.
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7. Feelings of isolation or depression.
Lack of interest in outside friendships, activities or hobbies. |
