Does Your Loved One Need Help and Companionship?

Senior Care in Kentwood, MI – Does Your Loved One Need Help and Companionship?

It’s not something that is always talked about openly, but mental illness is a real problem. It may be surprising, but mental health illnesses affect about 20% of the senior population. Many seniors suffer with depression or mood disorders, but, unfortunately, they don’t get the treatment and help needed.

Seniors typically discuss their physical ailments and ignore any mental health issues that may be plaguing them.  So how do you know if your senior loved one could be experiencing mental illness or any kind of mental health problems? Sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish between normal age-related problems and actual mental illness.

The following are some common warning signs:

• The person has trouble with memory loss.
• They are depressed and sad for long periods of time (usually longer than two weeks.)
• The senior stops grooming themselves.
• If there are any thoughts of suicide.
• The person begins to isolate or they stop doing their favorite hobbies
• Severe fatigue or problems with confusion.
• An unexpected weight gain or decrease.

When your elderly loved one has a caregiver to help them tend to daily care needs, your loved one is less likely to experience depression or loneliness. A caregiver is a great source of companionship. Your loved one doesn’t need to be left alone to try and accomplish daily chores which may be becoming quite difficult.  A trained and loving professional caregiver is an excellent choice for busy families who want to see their elderly loved ones receive the best care.

If you or someone you know needs help with senior care services in Kentwood, MI, contact Gauthier Family Home Care. We provide quality and affordable home care services in our community. Call us at (616) 258-2300 for more information.

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