Key Signs Your Senior Loved One Needs Help

Griswold franchisee Beth Copeland was featured on “Good Morning Delmarva” to discuss how families can recognize when their senior loved ones may need additional care.

Copeland noted that calls to Griswold often increase during the holidays, as visiting family members begin to observe changes in their relatives’ behavior or condition.

“A lot of times, they’ll come back from visiting their parents and say, ‘Their physical appearance has changed. They’ve lost weight. They’re disheveled. They’re not taking showers anymore like they used to. The house is not as tidy as it was. They seem to be a little more disorganized. Some bills have been missed. There may be medications that haven’t been taken,’” Copeland said. “And sometimes there’s even social isolation they hadn’t noticed with their parents.”

Copeland also said Griswold focuses on helping people remain safely independent at home, addressing risks like falls and memory loss. She added that the company now offers 24/7 virtual monitoring technology that can detect issues such as falls, medication errors and even UTIs days before hospitalization is needed.

According to Copeland, other risks include falls, memory issues and medication errors — all of which can threaten a senior’s ability to live independently. However, as a senior care expert, Copeland emphasized that Griswold offers resources and 24/7 care options to help families ensure the safety and well-being of their aging loved ones.