Signs That Help is Needed

There are often tell tale warning signs – some obvious, some not quite so – that could indicate an issue with an elderly loved one – and a potential problem for you!

Watch for these warning signs that indicate that you and an elderly loved one may need a Life Care Coach

When an aging parent:

Is having problems navigating stairs
Is withdrawing inwardly and avoiding socializing
Is confused about, or running out of, their medications
Is worrying you around their ability to safely live independently
Calls you several times a day going over the same issues
Mislays or forgets to pay bills i
Starts making donations to every charity – particularly as a result of telephone solicitations
Suddenly has “helpful people” and “new friends” entering their life that start gaining too much information about their finances
Has a medical crisis that threatens their independence e.g. a broken hip, a stroke.
Is not eating regularly or properly

help Watch also for these warning signs of “Caregiver Burnout” – if you recognize any of these signs in you, then you need help!

Denial about a situation and its effects on the person:
Anger directed at an aging parent
Withdrawing socially, losing touch with friends and favourite activities
Anxiety about facing another day and what the future holds.
Depression, feeling sad and hopeless much of the time.
Exhaustion such that completing daily tasks seems barely possible.
Sleeplessness with middle-of-the night waking or stressful dreams.
Emotional reactions such as often being irritable, crying at minor upsets.
Lack of concentration and finding it difficult to complete complex tasks.
Health problems, including weight gain or loss, chronic headaches or backaches

If you’re concerned about:

Being a caregiver for elderly loved ones
Accepting responsibility for elder care
Navigating the health and social systems
Managing your own health and well being

Then we should talk - I can help!

You’ll get winning guidance and practical direction from an experienced coach with proven expertise in caregiver coaching, life care planning, problem resolution, transition management and advocating for seniors.

I offer a FREE” Care To Be Great” 1-on-1 30 minute tele-coaching session with me personally. It helps us get to know one another and the circumstances that brought us together and for you to decide if we’re a “fit” and that this approach is right for you.

It’s time to begin your journey of change – so let’s get started

“Mary Lou works with families and seniors to support them in a variety of ways. We had been very frustrated just trying to find our way through the vast system of health and community services along with things we didn’t even know we should be thinking about. Mary Lou stepped in and helped us in practical ways that are too great to list here. She’s an individual who has made an enormous difference in our family life over the last year”