No one likes the thought of having to rely on outside support for the care of a loved one. Unfortunately, there are some circumstances in which there is no better thing to do. In this case, your best option is to find a senior living facility that meets your family’s needs. How do you know when to begin your search? Here are some signs it is time to look into senior living facilities:
Personal care- If your loved one displays an apparent decline in personal care and hygiene, then it may be time to consider placement in an assisted living facility. Personal care issues can not only make it difficult for your loved one to interact in society in a healthy way, but they can also pose considerable health risks.
Dementia - This is a common condition among the elderly population, and it only worsens with age. Those suffering from dementia may forget the people they know, suffer extreme lapses of short and long-term memory, be unable to care for themselves, and even get lost. If your loved one’s dementia seems to be worsening, then assisted living may be your best answer.
Loss of mobility - Many elderly people suffer from mobility issues that hinder their ability to climb stairs, sit, stand, or walk even short distances; in some cases these issues can even lead to frequent falls and injuries. If mobility problems are standing in your loved one’s way of a healthy lifestyle, then it’s time to research your senior living options.
Decreased appetite - If you can’t trust that your loved one is eating a healthy diet—or eating at all—then you might need to rely on the professionals at an assisted living facility to ensure your loved one’s proper eating habits.
Medication management - As your loved one gets older, it is likely the medication regimen will grow in breadth and importance. If medication management is a concern of yours, then you should look into how a senior living facility can help.
Choosing the right in-home care provider is perhaps one of the most important decisions you will make in a lifetime. Only the utmost of thought and care should go into deciding who is fit to look after those you love the most. You need find a Home Care Agency that can provide caring in-home care backed by a longstanding reputation you trust.
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About Firstat Nursing Services
Linnea Goodrich is the owner of Firstat Nursing Services, which is the only Home care Agency in San Diego that is both state licensed and certified by the Alzheimer's Association. Firstat Nursing Services has been providing a higher standard of home nursing, home health and home care services for elderly, disabled and injured people in the greater San Diego area since 1997. To pick up a copy of her free report "Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Hire a Home Care Provider," Visit, http://FirstatOfSanDiego.com
