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7 signs to observe when visiting your aging parents these holidays

health warning signs Nov 26, 2019

The holidays are a special time to visit with our loved ones and spend some quality time with them. In many cases, it’s one of the few times of the year we get to see and visit our aging parents, whether we live a few miles or thousands of miles away.  Many times our loved ones may tell us they “are fine” on their own, but spending this quality time with them can present a good opportunity to ascertain if our aging loved one is actually doing well or if a change of condition has happened.  

During these upcoming holidays, take some time to pay attention to the following seven signs that might indicate that their physical or cognitive condition may have changed and suggestions on what to do about it:

 

  1. Has your loved one had some weight loss or extreme gain?  Don’t ignore sudden weight gain or loss; both can be a sign of serious medical problems or self neglect. Weight loss can also be an indication of depression, diabetes, or even more...
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