helping families cope with assisted living transitions

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helping families cope with assisted living transitions

Have you been considering moving a loved one into an assisted living facility? Do you have concerns about how your loved one will cope with the change? I went through this with both of my parents as well as my husband's mother, so I have learned the right and wrong ways to make such a big change. I created my blog with the hopes of helping other families going through the transition. The content you will find on my blog will help you learn how to talk with your loved one about the change and how to choose the facility that will make your loved one comfortable and happy for the rest of their lives.

How To Know If Your Elderly Loved One Needs Assisted Living

Deciding whether your loved one is in need of an assisted living environment can be a tough thing. However, you can make it a little easier for yourself by making sure that you are reviewing the following points.

Needs Help With Medication Reminders  

If you are starting to find that someone in your family needs consistent help remembering his or her medication schedule, it might be time to look into an assisted living facility. With the right type of facility, your loved one can still have a certain amount of independence, but there will be medical professionals and aides nearby that will be able to keep track of medication doses and administer them when it is required.

Is Unable To Manage Basic House Cleaning

There is a major difference between no longer being able to scrub the walls and simply doing a few dishes in the sink. If you find that he or she is no longer able to do the basic house cleaning requirements that keep a home clean, you need to look into getting some help. Should you find that it continues to get worse, and he or she is barely able to grab a glass to pour a drink without an accident, you should look into a quality assisted living center. This way, there will always be someone within reach for a little help for whatever is needed throughout the day.

Is Unable To Recall The Names Of Family Members

Should you find that your relative is no longer able to remember names or faces of those closest to him or her, you will want to seek out some professional help. The last thing you would want is for this problem to continue to the point where your family forgets where he or she lives and is then a missing person. Talk to a doctor as well, as there might be some medication that can be given to help improve his or her memory. If it comes down to it, the assisted living facilities are usually well secured in order to keep a close eye on everyone.

With all of those signs in mind, it should be a little easier for you to decide whether it is time for a move. If nothing else, you can always schedule a consultation with someone from the assisted living facility. This way, you are able to get all of your questions answered. To find out more, speak with a business like Kind-er Care, Inc.


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