The holidays often bring families together after long periods apart. While visits are filled with warmth and celebration, they can also reveal changes in a loved one’s health, behavior, or living conditions that are easy to miss over the phone or through video calls.

If you recently visited family and noticed concerning signs, you’re not alone—this is one of the most common times of year when families realize their loved one may need additional support.

Here’s what to look for and what steps to take next.

1. Signs Your Loved One May Need Help

   During holiday visits, families often notice:

   • Memory lapses or confusion
   • Bills left unpaid or mail accumulating unopened
   • Unsteady walking or increased fall risk
   • Weight loss or a declining appetite
   • Poor hygiene or wearing the same clothes repeatedly
   • Expired or spoiled food found in the refrigerator
   • Medication mismanagement
   • Withdrawal, loneliness, or depression

   These are red flags that your loved one is struggling—possibly in silence.

2. When It’s No Longer Safe for Them to Live Alone

   If you’ve left a holiday visit with a heavy heart, wondering:

   “Is Mom safe when no one is around?”

   “Should Dad be driving?”

   “What if they fall or forget their medication?”

   —those are important questions.

   Many older adults won’t admit they need help because they fear losing independence. But the truth is:

   The right home care allows them to maintain independence—safely.

3. How Flowers Home Care Can Help

   Our caregivers provide compassionate, dignified support tailored to each individual’s needs. We offer:

   • Personal Care (bathing, grooming, hygiene)
   • Meal prep & light housekeeping
   • Medication reminders
   • Safety checks & fall prevention
   • Alzheimer’s & dementia care
   • Companion and emotional support
   • Respite care for families
   • Skilled pediatric services (GAPP)

   We serve seniors, veterans, adults with disabilities, and children across Georgia.

4. Taking the First Step After the Holidays

   If your holiday visit raises concerns, now is the time to act—before a fall, hospitalization, or crisis happens.

   Start with:

   • A conversation with your loved one
   • A simple in-home assessment
   • A short-term or part-time caregiver
   • Respite care while exploring long-term options

   Families are often surprised how much relief and peace of mind one caregiver visit can bring.

Your Loved One Deserves Safety, Dignity & Companionship

At Flowers Home Care, our mission is clear:

We give your loved ones their flowers now—through compassionate care, respect, and support.

Let us walk this journey with you.