It Might be Time to Move a Parent to Assisted Living if You Notice These Signs
To keep it simple, it’s time to consider moving to Assisted Living when the transition will ease the stress of either the senior’s life or the caregiver’s life. Assisted Living is the best choice if your parent or spouse needs more personal care than they can currently get (or afford) in the home or in an Independent Living community. If your loved one has been struggling with any of these following activities, it’s probably time to discuss transitioning to an assisted living facility.
Accidents such as falls, bruises, and shallow cuts are common in old age and may not necessarily be cause for alarm. However, if your loved one is experiencing falls more frequently or needing medical attention due to deep cuts or other accidents, they may need closer supervision or new living arrangements to help manage their safety. Perhaps their current home isn’t equipped for them to get safely about in the home.
How are your loved one’s eating habits? If you’ve noticed a drastic change in their body weight in a short amount of time, it may be necessary to oversee their mealtimes. You should check your loved one’s fridge and cupboard often to check for spoiled food. If you notice a lack of food altogether, they may be having a hard time getting to the grocery store on their own or may be forgetting to eat. Malnutrition is a serious cause to schedule a check in with a doctor and then consider other living arrangements to make sure your loved one is eating.
If you notice daily chores not being completed or a sudden change in personal hygiene, you may want to check in with your loved one and inquire about the sudden changes. Seniors often need extra help completing tasks with age. Retirement and assisted living communities offer care options that are wider than ever before in history. MorningStar Senior Living of Parker offers Assisted Living with support at various levels of daily living. Around-the-clock Care Managers are on site and at the ready to ensure your comfort and safety as they meet your expressed (and unexpressed) needs.
Contact us to learn more about MorningStar’s assisted living and senior living in Parker, Colorado. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you have. Our website also provides information on our company’s history and vision, as well as what sets us apart from other senior living facilities in Colorado.
The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Arvada, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself our exceptional offering for independent and assisted living in Parker, Colorado.