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5 Signs That Your Elder Must Shift to Assisted Living

People think assisted living is ideal for those who are lonely and are not keeping well.By taking all the health problems on one side there are many more reasons to shift your elder to assisted living facility. Come let's take a look.

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5 Signs That Your Elder Must Shift to Assisted Living

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  1. 5 Signs That Your Elder Must Shift to Assisted Living

  2. Most people think assisted living is ideal for those who are lonely and are not keeping well. Besides health concerns and loneliness, there are many reasons making an assisted living facility a great choice at this point of life. Here we will discuss the signs helping you know if your beloved elder should move to an assisted living facility.

  3. They Have Mobility Problems: If they are facing problems in doing their everyday’s tasks, chances are their mobility is not efficient like before. They always need somebody around to take care of them. This may be a good time for them to be moved to assisted living facility.

  4. They Have Worsening Health Problems with Slow Recovery: You can’t afford to leave an elder at home when they have serious medical condition like COPD, dementia, and heart failure tendency. At an assisted living facility, they remain under medical supervision and get frequent health checkups.

  5. Noticeable Weight Gain or Weight Loss: This can be because of the underlying health conditions like depression or even cancer. If they are putting on weight, diabetes and dementia may be slowing them down or they don’t remember eating. Someone with money problems would choose fewer fresh foods and more packaged foods like pasta or bread.

  6. If They are No Longer “Social”: Being socially active at this age is important to deal with the problems causing by loneliness. Loneliness can trigger depression and heart problems in older adults. Sending them to assisted living is really useful where they can enjoy the company of like-minded people.

  7. They are No Longer Able to Maintain Their Home: Given the health and mobility issues in this age, a person can’t perform the household chores and maintenance tasks easily. Are their bushes that haven’t been trimmed for a long time or mails piling up? If so, it is clear sign that an elder is no longer able to do these common errands with ease.

  8. Conclusion: With the help of these signs, you can easily decide if your elders need assisted living services. Help them see the advantages and great benefits to assisted living communities so that they can be excited and look forward to adventure and comfort in their golden years.

  9. ThankYou

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