MDM Care Management, Inc.

We'll Help Your Loved One Make the Most of Their Years

To contact us:

MDM Care Management, Inc.

1120 W Wolfram Street

Chicago, Illinois 60657

Phone: 773-281-7616

E-mail: info@mdmcare.com

Early Warning Signs That Indicate Help Is Needed

FREQUENT PHONE CALLS:

• From your relative who doesn't remember calling about the same thing
• From concerned friends or neighbors

PHYSICAL OBSERVATIONS:

• Is physically fragile or unsteady on feet
• Has fallen more than once, with or without injury
• Has lost or gained a significant amount of weight
• Doesn't take medications as prescribed
• Looks or complains of always feeling fatigued
• Has dirty clothes, hair or bedding
• Has accumulated paper, garbage or other items in home
• Has body odors or odors in home
• Has difficulty seeing or hearing well enough to communicate
• Has unexplained injuries or bruises
• Has bills or other paperwork accumulating around house
• Has many beer cans or liquor bottles in garbage
• Home has not been adequately maintained

 PSYCHO-SOCIAL OBSERVATIONS:

• Is confused or forgetful
• Is anxious or depressed
• Is unable to clearly explain things or describe needs
• Has had a change in mood or personality
• Is increasingly isolated and refuses to go out
• Refuses to go to the doctor or dentist
• Is newly suspicious of previously trusted relatives
• Has experienced deterioration of relationships with others

 SUPPORT SYSTEMS:

• Has recently experienced the death of a spouse, child, partner or pet
• Has recently lost the right or ability to drive
• Significant others have moved away
• Is not involved with friends, neighbors, or community

Early intervention is the best way to assure your loved one is able to get the most out of life.

If you are concerned about your parents or elderly relatives, there is likely a valid reason for your concern These early warning signs should alert you to possible problems, and identifying a problem is the first step to solving it.