When you visit aging loved ones, you may notice they’ve changed since the last time you saw them. By looking out for early signs of declining health, you can put together a plan to help them stay safe and independent as long as possible.

1.    They were recently diagnosed with a serious illness

2.    They’re trying to manage muiltiple chronic health conditions

3.    They frequently visit their doctor or the hospital

4.    They need help to get out of the house.

5.    They recently had a fall.

6.    They’ve changed their routing to make it easier to do daily activities.

7.    They’ve lost interest in activities they used to enjoy.

8.    They regularly forget to take their medicaitons or take the wrong medication.

9.    They’re having tgrouble eating or swallowing.

10.    They’ve lost or gained a noticeable amount of weight.

Amedisys provides education, tools and support so loved ones can manage their condition at home and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.

The Amedisys team includes licensed nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, medical social workers and home health aides. Medicare covers 100% of the cost of home health care for eligible patients.

For more information, call Catie Shaw or Hannah Brock at 423-586-0106.