Plymouth Terrace Discuss Recognizing Symptoms of Mental Illness in Seniors

PLYMOUTH, Mich. - April 8, 2024 - PRLog -- As loved ones age, we can't help but notice changes in them. They may move a bit more carefully or react a bit more slowly. Often the changes are physical and happen slowly and naturally. But what if we start to notice personality changes? What types of behavioral changes are normal? Which ones might be a sign of something worrisome?

Enlisting the help of trained experts will help decipher the meaning of the changes you have observed. The following checklist can also help you determine if you're dealing with a potentially serious behavioral change.

Signs of mental health concerns in seniors:

1.     Difficulty maintaining concentration – sudden confusion or disorientation

2.     Rapid appetite or weight changes

3.     Home or personal appearance in disrepair

4.     Memory issues, especially short-term memory loss or problems with recent memories

5.     Ongoing depressed moods lasting two weeks or longer

6.     Expressing feelings of hopelessness, undue guilt, or suicidal thoughts

7.     Unexplainable physical pain or fatigue

8.     Isolation from social groups or loss of interest in friends and hobbies

Learn more about recognizing symptoms of mental illness in seniors here (https://www.plymouthinn.net/learn/more/symptoms-of-mental...).

Plymouth Terrace provides an "aging by choice" philosophy. They work with your family to create the best possible living situation for your senior relative. Call Plymouth Terrace today to learn more about their memory care services at (734) 451-0700 or schedule a visit (https://www.plymouthterrace.net/contact)!

About Plymouth Terrace: Located in Plymouth, Michigan, Plymouth Terrace is a family owned senior living community that focuses on life enrichment in a nurturing and independent setting that stimulates the mind, body, and spirit. They understand the difficulty residents can have when searching for the right facility and been in business long enough to understand both the big picture and the critical details. Plymouth Terrace offers affordable Senior Housing for Independent and Assisted Living with two specialized Neighborhoods on one campus. Schedule a tour of Plymouth Terrace today –  to learn more, or call (734) 451-0700 to schedule a visit (https://www.plymouthterrace.net/contact/visit)! https://www.plymouthterrace.net