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Memory issues to weight loss: Signs that show your ageing parents need help

Modest memory issues are common when we start ageing

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An ageing parent, who lives alone also faces social issues such as difficulty in grocery shopping

Vighnesh Yenupuri
Elderly family members deserve utmost care within the comfort of their homes, in an ecosystem that is convenient for them. Busy in our own lives, we often overlook the need for assistance for our parents.  These signs are usually obscure and generally not picked up, only because no one really expects their parents to suddenly become weak and frail. Generally, the requirement for a specialist caregiver only arises on the suggestion of a doctor. 

Here are some important signs that one should watch out for, in order to assess the need to bring in professional nursing assistance at home for ageing