How do you know when they can no longer make all their own choices? (Don't worry, this font is too small for them to read!)
They keep talking about Frisky, the long dead cat, as though he just ran out the back door to catch a mouse.
Neither one can tell you specifically what they did today.
Food is rotting in the frig.
The oven is spotless.
They are wearing the same clothes identical to the last three visits. And look it.
Yesterday's meds are still sitting in the pill container.
They can't remember how to get home.
The car has a few new dents, with no viable explanation.
Gentle persuation truly works best:
Find personal/home care services to provide some easy solutions to help your folks with daily tasks.
Create a few options and propose a deadline for them to make a choice.
And tell them you'll go feed the cat!