Are you wondering if your aging parent needs care? Allow us at SummerHouse Vista Shores to tell you what you should look out for. Here are some of the things that could suggest that your aging parent requires some extra care.
Health Decline
As we become older, our chances of acquiring a serious chronic condition grow. Chronic diseases in senior persons can be caused by a variety of factors, including lifestyle changes and extended life expectancies.
Basic duties may be challenging for older persons with chronic conditions. They also have a greater risk of hospitalization and emergency department visits. It may be time to join a senior living community if your family member has recently required additional medical treatment and you think it is hazardous for them to continue living alone.
Financial Issues
As individuals get older, their capacity to keep tabs on finances and bills deteriorates. When bills start piling up, penalties and late fees may soon mount up. Financial fraud is especially common among seniors, trapping them in crippling financial situations.
Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia progressively increase their symptoms. Moderate memory loss might happen in the early stages of several degenerative disorders. Individuals’ capacity to care for themselves might swiftly deteriorate in later phases.
While dementia has no cure, specialist assistance and programs might well be able to minimize the development of symptoms and enhance the well-being of individuals who live with it. If it is beyond your capacity to care for your family member, or if it would be hazardous for them to continue living alone, it may be time to join a senior living community with memory assistance.
Disorganized Living Quarters
An untidy living area might indicate that it is time to consider assisted living. When a person is unable to clean floors, take out the garbage, wash dishes, or perform other basic duties, they may require further assistance with other everyday responsibilities. People who are not able to clean up after themselves or care for their houses are likely to have difficulty making nutritious meals or simply remembering to eat.
Poor Hygiene
Shifts in hygiene practices are a typical symptom that might be caused by visual loss, arthritis, a cognitive problem, or depression. If a formerly clean and well-dressed family member begins to wear unclean clothing or has an unpleasant body odor, it might be a sign that they are not able to take baths or do their laundry.
Sudden Loss of Weight
If a member of your family appears to be thinner than usual, it might be due to inadequate nutrition, a lack of eating, or a significant medical condition.
Our team prepares all meals for residents in an assisted living complex, so they do not have to bother about cooking or cleaning. Staff can also assist residents in getting to the dining room or reminding them of their mealtimes. They can also assist residents with eating and ensuring that any medical conditions that are causing weight loss are properly handled.
