There comes a time when every family has to contemplate senior living facilities for their seniors. But, is it the right time to think about that decision? This post should help you make and navigate that decision with ease.
There are various telltale signs that your loved one may need to move to assisted living. With advancing age, it’s possible that many chronic conditions may develop. Issues like diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s are the most common on the list. With advancing age, seniors would need an increasing amount of medical supervision.
If the number of visits to the doctor has increased recently and if the medical emergencies are also getting common, it’s a sign that your seniors are better off in an assisted facility. If your loved one is at a later stage of Alzheimer’s disease, you may want to seriously consider moving them to an Alzheimer’s care facility. There they will get full medical supervision and care which is not possible at home.
Some aging seniors may lose their ability to keep track of and manage their finances. Bills from insurance companies and bankers may pile up. Not to mention, memory issues can take a toll on their thinking ability and handle complex number processing.
This can come in the way of their doing taxes or managing bills. On top of that, the possibility of financial scams by telemarketers and even family members is also high. These scams can take away their ability to live on their own.
Isolation and loneliness are common during old age. Below are a few signs of increasing isolation –
Sometimes, the living conditions of your seniors may get so worse that they fail to vacuum or clean the house regularly. They may stop doing dishes regularly or leaving them in the dishwasher. Take a good look at their fridge.
What are they eating? Do you see a lot of expired food? Is there the same food from the same restaurant? Do you see a lack of healthy food choices? All of these are signs that the senior is perhaps no longer able to cook, eat healthy meals, or maintain general physical health.
If you notice a bad odor coming off of your seniors or messy grooming, this is another indication. Perhaps they have stopped bathing as frequently or have stopped doing the laundry.
All these are signs that they can no longer care for themselves properly. Any signs of looking frailer, skinnier, or weaker mean they are not eating properly.
Having the ‘talk’ with your parents about moving to assisted living communities can be rather challenging and intimidating. But, once you have reached that level of confidence, it pays to have a few pointers up your sleeve. The tips below should help you have a healthy productive conversation about the move –
Listen to them and ask questions to understand their mindset. This will help you come up with strategies to ease their anxieties.
Whenever you plan a family outing, be sure to invite them. This will help ease the transition phase and make it most comfortable. It also sends a message that you are there for them.
The decision to move to senior living communities is a crucial and often challenging one. But, when you know how to prepare for it – you can make this often uncomfortable process quite easy. Just follow along with the tips mentioned and you should be fine.
Oppositely, consider reading about: A Basic Guide to Taking Care of the Elderly
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