5 Signs Your Loved One May Need Extra Support – And How Home Care Can Help
It’s not always easy to know when someone needs help at home. These five signs can indicate that a loved one is struggling — and here’s how a trusted home care company can make a meaningful difference.
1. 🧹 Decline in Home Cleanliness
The Sign: You notice unwashed dishes, clutter, or general messiness that’s out of character.
How Home Care Helps: A carer can assist with light housekeeping tasks—such as laundry, tidying, and vacuuming—helping your loved one feel comfortable and maintain pride in their home.
2. 🧠 Forgetfulness or Confusion
The Sign: They forget appointments, repeat stories, or miss medication.
How Home Care Helps: Carers can support with reminders for daily routines, including medication prompts and calendar management, offering reassurance and reducing stress for both your loved one and your family.
3. 🍽️ Weight Loss or Poor Nutrition
The Sign: The fridge is empty, food is expired, or they’re not eating properly.
How Home Care Helps: A home care professional can help with meal planning, grocery shopping, and even preparing nutritious meals—ensuring your loved one eats regularly and well.
4. 🚶♂️ Struggles with Mobility
The Sign: They’re less steady on their feet, have had a fall, or avoid stairs.
How Home Care Helps: Carers can offer physical support with moving around the house safely, reduce fall risks, and assist with personal care like bathing and dressing—helping your loved one remain at home safely.
5. 🧍♀️ Withdrawal from Social Life
The Sign: They’ve become isolated, stopped seeing friends, or seem low in mood.
How Home Care Helps: Companionship is a core part of home care. Carers offer a friendly face and someone to talk to—and they can also support your loved one to attend clubs, appointments, or local events, rebuilding social confidence.
❤️ Gentle Support, Big Impact
A small amount of support from a kind, reliable carer can make a big difference to someone’s confidence, health, and independence.
We’re here when you’re ready to talk.
Serving families in Poynton, Bramhall & Hazel Grove, our local team offers trusted, compassionate care tailored to your loved one’s needs.
Need more support? Our friendly team is here to help you navigate options for care at home. Call us or pop in for a chat—we’re here when you’re ready.
Able Living Care Services Ltd
Compassionate Care at Home in Poynton, Bramhall & Hazel Grove
Call: 01625 875865 | Email: info@ablelivingcare.co.uk