Caring for seniors is a challenge. You don't want to take away their sense of freedom and independence, but deteriorating health can make that difficult. Did a recent visit to your senior client have you concerned about their state of being? How will you know when to get help? Take some time to observe their behaviors, look at their living conditions, and pay attention to their habits.

Often, seniors will hide that they are deteriorating health-wise to spare their family members' worry. Unfortunately, the sad truth is that many seniors will stay quiet until it is almost too late. Another common trend is spouses covering for one another. The below article sheds some light on what you can look out for to notice whether your senior client's health is deteriorating.