If you’ve noticed your mom or dad hasn’t quite been their normal self lately, it may be time to look into placing them in an assisted living facility. They offer peace of mind and around-the-clock care, so you can rest easy, knowing your parent is in good hands. Here are a few signs it may be time to move your elderly parents into an assisted living facility.

3 Signs It’s Time to Move Your Elderly Parent to an Assisted Living Facility

1. Lack of Self-Care

Losing or gaining weight, forgetting to take their pills or go to appointments, skipping baths, and looking generally unkempt can all be signs that your parent is no longer taking care of their self. This may reflect on the state of their home and lawn, as well. Their home may look dirty, and their lawn may be overgrown and neglected. Senior care can help them take care of their self, so you don’t have to worry.

2. Mental or Health Concerns

Mental and health conditions may require the extra help of an assisted living facility. For instance, people with Alzheimer’s or dementia may significantly benefit from regular care. While they may be able to live at home for a few years, over time, bathing, eating, and moving may require medical help. If they have a serious health condition, such as diabetes, or lung conditions that require the help of a machine, having trained medical professionals on hand to aid them may be the answer.

3. Unsafe Home

If your parent is especially at risk for falls, moving them to a place that is on one level and designed with the elderly in mind may be the solution. Stairs, rugs, uneven floors, spills, and objects in the way can present the risk for a fall. Installing ramps, grab bars, walk-in bathtubs, and raised toilets can help keep your parent in their home longer. However, as they get older, an assisted living facility can provide a vigilant eye to ensure someone is there to help them if they do fall. Knowing your parent is in a safe space can offer peace of mind in your busy life.

 

If you’re looking for a trusted and compassionate assisted living facility for your aging parent, turn to Provident Village at Creekside in Cobb County, GA, or Provident Village at Canton in Cherokee County. They provide a wide variety of services and are a memory care facility for those who need dementia or Alzheimer’s care. To learn more about what they can offer your parent, visit their website, or call their Smyrna location at (678) 210-7135 or their Canton location at (770) 450-5135 to schedule a tour.