Does Your Loved One Need Help? Seeing the Signs

with Barbara Rose,

NaviGuide, United Church Homes

This week on Ask a NaviGuide, host Michael Hughes chats with Barbara Rose, one of our NaviGuides at United Church Homes. During the episode, Mike and Barbara talk about signs to look for as to if a loved one may need care. The conversation also addresses common changes in behaviors and emotions, how to speak to a loved one about needing care, and more.
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Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Barbara’s background as a NaviGuide (0:52)
  • How NaviGuides help their communities (1:37)
  • Common signs that someone may be in need of elder care (3:53)
  • Subtle changes in behaviors or emotions (6:13)
  • How to speak to a loved one about needing care (8:55)
  • Stepping in with a loved one when they are potentially a danger to themselves (11:32)
  • Beginning conversations with loved ones around aging issues (13:01)

 

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 

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