It is hard to see loved ones grow older and become less independent then they used to be. When this does happen, it can be hard to know when the right time has come to send them to an assisted living home. This is a hard choice because they may want to live an independent life but may be in danger if they are not taken care of.

It is important to recognize some of the signs of when a person is getting to the point where they would require assisted living. By taking these into consideration, you will be better equipped to know when a loved one needs additional help:

Signs That Indicate Assisted Living May Be Necessary

1. Safety Concerns. Is the home where your loved one lives a safe place to be? Do you feel like at any moment you could get a call that your loved one has fallen or been injured? If the home is not a safe place to be or there is an increased risk of injury, this could be a sign that an assisted living facility is needed.

2. Wandering. An older individual or someone who may have dementia may start wandering. Wandering refers to physical wandering and mental wandering. Physical wandering may be that your loved one actually wanders off and becomes disoriented or lost.

Mental wandering is when your loved one starts to forget their whereabouts, try to find previous friends or family members, and tries to live as if in their former life. This is a good sign that they will begin to need assisted living.

3. Aggression/Agitation. A loved one may become increasingly agitated and even aggressive. This can make it extremely difficult to take care of that person without help. This may be due to sundowning which is caused due to dementia or some other issue.  This can cause hurt feelings and resentment even though the person is not in control of themselves. This is a good time for assisted living.

4. Stress. Maybe you are just at a point where the environment has become too stressful and you are no longer able to adequately provide the care that is needed. Life can get busy and hectic. An assisted living facility can help relieve this stress.

These are a few of the signs that it might be a good idea to get your loved one into an assisted living center. To learn more, contact a company like Cokato Charitable Trust - Cokato Manor with any questions or concerns you have.

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