Is it time for senior living?
While it’s common for seniors to live on their own, there often comes a time when living alone is no longer a good option.
However, if a senior doesn’t experience a crisis or accident, then it can be difficult to discern when it’s the right time to consider senior living communities.
If you’re concerned about a loved one being able to take care of themselves, you can look out for the following signs that can help make the decision more clear.
5 Signs That It’s Time for Senior Living
As seniors age, it’s common for accidents, such as falls, to occur more often. While mobility issues may be normal for seniors, falls can be extremely dangerous. If you’re concerned about a senior being unable to get up or call for help, it could be time to start considering senior living.
Often, chronic health problems become too much for a caregiver. The need for increased routine administering and monitoring of medicine and treatment may be best handled by a senior living community that is staffed and equipped to meet ongoing medical needs.
Sometimes, even simple daily routines become difficult to manage. If food is continually going bad in the refrigerator, house upkeep is neglected, medicines aren’t taken, and bills aren’t paid, then it’s time to pursue an alternative.
As diseases such as dementia progress, memory loss can have several negative effects on seniors. Not only is it common for seniors to experience cognitive impairments, but unfortunately, many seniors with memory loss become angry and aggressive.
Seniors often find it difficult or dangerous to drive, resulting in isolation. Lack of companionship can take a toll on a senior’s emotional health, leading to depression. A senior living community that provides life enrichment activities and social events could be a great fit for seniors who are looking for friendship.
Our Independent and Assisted Living Community is Happy to Welcome Your Loved One Home in Macomb, MI
It’s important to us that our seniors can live a fulfilling lifestyle as though they never left home. We are here to support our seniors when they need us, not dictate their life choices. Your loved one will still feel active in their community and among their peers.
To see if our senior community is the perfect fit for your family member, schedule a tour by contacting us or filling out the lead form to the right.
*We Welcome Dogs and Cats Up to 25 Pounds
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