Is it Time for Assisted Living?

Numerous circumstances can lead to scenarios in which loved ones would benefit from transitioning from home to an assisted living residence. 

For example:

• Is your loved one an active, social person, but finds it hard to get out and visit friends because of physical limitations?

• Would life be easier if they had someone to help when they needed it?

• Have they been alone and fallen with no one to help them?

• Have they become secluded in their own home?

Or perhaps the situation or needs have changed where: 

• Physicians are recommending 24-hour care. 

• Caregiving spouse needs assistive care services for themselves. 

• Widowed spouse is lonely and just doesn’t know what to do.

Other signs that may signal when it’s time to consider assist living:

• Lack of Socialization

  • Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed such as going to church

  • Showing signs of depression, e.g.  sleeping a lot or crying

• Fear

  •  Afraid to be alone at night

  • Changes in the neighborhood

  • Doesn’t like to drive

  • Becoming more dependent on family members

• Safety concerns

  • Stairs and steps make it more likely to fall

  • No help nearby if fall or emergency occurs

  • Difficulty getting in and out of tub or on and off of toilet

  • Difficulty performing daily activities

• Personal hygiene suffering

  • Laundry and housekeeping becoming a burden

  • Not bothering to clean the house, clothes or themselves

• Memory loss

  • Repeating questions or statements, multiple phone calls with same questions 

  • Forgetting to do things they once did like paying bills, balancing checkbook

  • Leaving the stove on, frequently misplacing items

• Medication concerns

  • Forgetting to take medications, missed dosages or taking more than required

  • Running out of medications or not properly ordering meds from the pharmacy

  • A lot of expired medications around.