Signs Your Loved One May Need Assisted Living Services

It may be difficult for the elderly to admit that they need to move into an assisted living community. As their children or other family members, you will have to be the one to decide and help whether your parents need to move to an assisted living community such as Cedar Hill Continuing Care Community. It is a tough decision to make, but here are some signs that can help you make your final decision to keep your parents or loved ones safe and healthy!

Perhaps one of the most common signs your elderly loved ones should be moved into an assisted living environment is the fact that they are getting very forgetful. These forgetful moments may not be terrible all the time, like forgetting laundry in the washing machine. But they can also be dangerous, such as them forgetting to take their medication or using the correct dosage.

Depending on where you live, it might be absolutely necessary to drive a car to get basic things done like grocery shopping. If your parent’s eyesight has been worsening over the last few years, they might pose a problem not only for themselves but for the general public as well. Next time you see them, take a look around their car — are there any inexplicable scratches and dents around the car? 

Can your parents walk by themselves around the neighborhood without any issues? Can they bathe themselves without any assistance, do they also have any support bars next to the bathtub to support them in case they lose their balance? Having difficulty with mobility and a noticeable decline in personal care and hygiene are telltale signs your parents may need assisted living.     

The most important thing your elderly family members need is communication, so their social life is crucial in their senior years. If they still have their significant other living together, it makes going through daily tasks a lot easier, however, if they are all alone by themselves without any family and friends close by, it might be a good idea to consider some assisted living options near your location.

The decision to move into an assisted living community is very important, and it is going to be taken by you, not your elderly family members. In most cases, your elderly family members will resist the idea of living in an assisted living community. Choosing the right assisted living community is just as important as the decision to move your parents away from home. That is why we at Cedar Hill offer all the amenities to our residents, from healthcare services (such as physical therapy and respite care) to frequent social gatherings for your loved ones. So if you are in Windsor, VT, make sure to schedule an appointment for a tour of our Cedar Hill facilities and for more detailed info about all the services we offer.

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