Warning Signs You Need Home Care Courtesy of GoldenYearsInHome.com

• Denial about the disease and its effect on the person who has been diagnosed.
  “I know Mom is going to get better.”
• Anger at the person with Alzheimer’s, anger that no cure exists or anger that people don’t understand what’s happening.
  “If he asks me that one more time I’ll scream!”
• Social withdrawal from friends and activities that once brought pleasure.
  “I don’t care about getting together with the neighbors anymore.”
• Anxiety about the future.
  “What happens when he needs more care than I can provide?”
• Depression that begins to break your spirit and affects your ability to cope.
  “I don’t care anymore.”
• Exhaustion that makes it nearly impossible to complete necessary daily tasks.
  “I’m too tired for this.”