As your loved one reaches their golden years, physical and mental deterioration is common. These issues will present safety issues and potential hazards, especially if they are living alone. When one elderly parent passes away and the other is left alone, family members should be looking for an alternative household arrangement.
Your loved ones may not explicitly mention that they would love to live with someone else. However, some signs tell you that your loved one will not be able to live alone.
Frequent Falls
Poor eyesight and hearing are normal signs of aging. It can make your loved one more likely to fall as illnesses and physical conditions can affect their strength and balance. These falls can even happen during household activities that do not require that much effort.
Your loved ones will not always tell you that they have fallen. You have to be a bit of a detective and if you begin to notice regular cuts or bruises on their skin, you should talk to them about it.
Messy Homes
As you reach your golden years, doing daily chores may not seem as easy as before. Pushing around a vacuum cleaner, washing the dishes, and dusting can become more labor-intensive. If you see your loved one having trouble performing such tasks, living alone may not be suitable for them.
Healthcare isn’t a Priority Anymore
It is normal to take an extensive amount of medication as we reach our golden years as our strength naturally deteriorates. Medication and constant exercise is the only way to keep our bodies healthy and moving. It gets difficult to care for yourself if you live alone, especially if you have physical and/or cognitive limitations. Your loved ones may be missing their regular checkups, have trouble caring for themselves whenever they catch a cold, and forget to take their daily pills. These would be an indication that they are no longer able to comprehend the importance of healthcare and are putting themselves at a high risk of serious medical complications.
Senior Living at Morada Lake Arlington
If you decide that your loved ones are not capable of living alone and are looking for housing options, our retirement community at Morada Lake Arlington welcomes you. We provide three different senior living lifestyle options to create a level of personalization and flexibility that cannot be found anywhere.
- Independent Living
For your active loved one who prefers to live without the burdens of home maintenance and daily house chores.
- Assisted Living
If your loved one prefers a bit of assistance while being independent at the same time, this option would be the best for them.
- Memory Care
A specially curated care service if your loved one is suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease or any other memory-related conditions. We have partnered with professional healthcare providers and families to create a person-centered and scientific approach to Memory Care.
If you would like to know more about our retirement community or would like to schedule a private tour, contact us today!
