Is It the right time for moving to assisted living?

Moving to an assisted living facility has many benefits, and each person will have different motivations. It might be that you need professional help; elderly people frequently experience loneliness and isolation when they are by themselves. To give their family members the chance to interact with peers and take part in daily activities that enhance their quality of life, family members support this transition.

For some seniors, medical concerns are quite prominent, and they need proper care. As time goes on, a number of signs may become apparent, including difficulty with maintaining personal hygiene, a need for assistance with routine daily tasks, and loss of appetite or unexpected weight loss. At this point, it's time for a change.

However, the warning signs of impending trouble are frequently hazy and simple to ignore. A crisis might be the first sign that an elderly person needs more assistance.

Indications a Senior Would Benefit from Assisted Living

Inability to maintain personal hygiene:

If an older person who usually keeps themselves tidy starts to look a little messy, it could be a sign that they are having trouble with personal care. A senior who doesn't leave the house often or lives alone might feel that maintaining their usual grooming routine is too much work. Others postpone taking a shower to avoid getting into the bathtub. Whatever the reason, monitor grooming changes.

Frequently loses balance:

There are many different causes of balance issues in older adults. Some medicines can cause dizziness. Balance issues can also be a result of long-term medical conditions like diabetes, respiratory illnesses, and blood pressure swings. It can be risky for them as they might fall.

The feeling of loneliness:

After certain age elderly people seek attention and if they couldn't get that for any reason, then that can be depressing. Also staying alone Is not the best for their health. It might even cause early mortality. Isolation can cause several severe health constraints like health diseases, blood pressure, obesity, etc.

Unable to maintain cleanliness in the home:

Maintaining hygiene and managing other household work gets harder for them with age. Basic tasks like walking, slamming the ladder, buying groceries, changing lightbulbs, etc. can get risky and stressful for elderly people. If you are noticing any of these signs then it's time for them to go to senior living before it gets too late.

Unusual weight loss or obesity:

Other tasks that an older couple or a single adult may find difficult to complete include meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation. A senior's diet may start to consist primarily of processed and fast foods. Some people might entirely miss meals. The result is often an unhealthy amount of weight gain or loss. A negative effect on health may result from either. Falls, osteoporosis, and type 2 diabetes are a few conditions attributed to poor nutrition.

Criminal activities:

Seniors are a target for crimes such as identity theft and door-to-door con games. Even if they have never been a victim of crime, elderly people may experience anxiety in their own homes due to worries about a home invasion.

If you notice any of these warning signs then do not ignore them. Visit your nearest Heritage Care Home or contact us at 855-593-8766 or email us at hello@heritagecarehome.com