If you are a child taking care of your elderly parent, you may be struggling with the responsibilities of this role. Caregiving is a challenging role and as your parents begin struggling with more activities and daily tasks, the list of things that they require assistance with might also begin increasing. As such, you may be considering moving your loved one to an assisted living community so that they can receive the best care possible. Here are our top telltale signs that can help you decide whether it’s the right time for your loved one to move to an assisted living community.
Chronic Health Issues
Health problems usually only get worse with age as the recovery process gets longer and slower due to your parent’s weakening immune system. This will often require more attention on your part as they might be more prone to falls or susceptible to other illnesses as a result of their declining health. Additionally, they might require more medication administration at more frequent timings which may be challenging for you to give if you’re working and unable to work around their schedule.
Hence, moving into an assisted living community can allow their health to be improved as there are usually trained medical professionals on site who are there for the caretaking of your loved one. These communities are well-staffed and have the right equipment to best meet the needs of your loved one. For example, we have a special health and wellness program for our retirees to ensure that not only their physical health is great but also their emotional well-being is taken care of. We have a holistic approach when it comes to health and believe that one should be well-taken care of in every aspect of their life, be it physically, medically, socially, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually.
Your Parent’s Personality is Changing Drastically
Due to certain health conditions, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s, your loved one may begin demonstrating a change in their personality such as showing more aggression. This is a sad reality but it’s important to carefully consider the next step forward to best care for your loved one. This aggression can be extremely dangerous to the people in the family as your loved one might behave in a more unpredictable manner as time passes. Their aggression might also make living together with them become more emotionally draining for you, which is why we would advise you to relocate your loved one to a place where you know they can be well taken care of.
Additionally, if your parent seems more isolated and is displaying signs of depression, it might be a good idea for them to be in a retirement community where they can interact with other like-minded retirees.
If our approach to retirement living resonates with you, then contact us today to find out more! We can speak to you more to understand your needs and suggest a retirement living plan that best works for your family and your loved one.
