{"id":18913,"date":"2022-03-10T10:05:11","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T15:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/?p=18913"},"modified":"2022-03-10T10:05:57","modified_gmt":"2022-03-10T15:05:57","slug":"signs-it-might-be-time-for-assisted-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/blog\/signs-it-might-be-time-for-assisted-living\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hardest part about taking care of parents or older relatives is knowing when it\u2019s time for professional help. Most seniors won\u2019t tell you when they are having trouble taking care of themselves. Instead, family members have to watch out for the signs and make the decision themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>8 Warning Signs It\u2019s Time to Consider Assisted Living<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the eight most common signs it might be time for assisted living.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Accidents<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18915 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/older-woman-took-a-fall-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"older woman took a fall\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/older-woman-took-a-fall-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/older-woman-took-a-fall-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/older-woman-took-a-fall-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/older-woman-took-a-fall-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/older-woman-took-a-fall-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/older-woman-took-a-fall-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the strongest motivators to move a loved one into an assisted living facility is for their own safety. As some seniors get older, mobility becomes more challenging and the risk of accidents increases. Unfortunately, even a minor slip or fall could have serious consequences, resulting in broken bones or head injuries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an accident has happened recently, ask yourself:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who was there to help out?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long did it take for help to get there?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How bad was the accident?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have accidents been happening more frequently?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answers to these questions may show you that an assisted living community is the safest option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Long-Term Health Conditions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s quite common for long-term health conditions to spring up as people age. Older adults often have to deal with health problems like arthritis, Alzheimer\u2019s Disease or a form of dementia, heart problems and more. These long-term health problems can weaken a person\u2019s immune system, making them more susceptible to injury, or compromise their ability to take care of themselves. Additionally, long-term health conditions often require frequent monitoring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisted living communities like Abbey Manor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have 24\/7 health care staff that can ensure your loved one is taking their medications, is going to doctor appointments and has help if emergencies come up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Slower Recoveries<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your loved one was recently sick and you\u2019re noticing their recovery is taking longer than in the past, this might be a sign it\u2019s time for senior living. As people age, their bodies and immune systems slow down, making it harder to recover from illnesses. A transition to an assisted living facility will give you comfort knowing that if your family member gets sick, they&#8217;ll receive adequate medical attention and monitoring to help them get better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Difficulties With Everyday Living<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clear sign that your loved one needs senior care is when they display signs of not being able to keep up with daily living. Some warning signs they can\u2019t keep up with daily tasks are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor hygiene and messy grooming habits (they seem to be showering less and have a bad odor, not dressing appropriately, unkempt hair, not grooming themselves)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial responsibilities are slipping and you notice they have unpaid bills around the house<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019ve experienced dramatic and noticeable weight loss, implying they can\u2019t feed themselves properly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re concerned they\u2019re not taking their medications correctly and not going to their doctor appointments\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019ve stopped participating in social events, often because they can\u2019t remember appointments, can\u2019t arrange transportation or don\u2019t want people to notice the changes in their behavior\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisted living and nursing home care can provide your loved one with assistance in their daily tasks so you know they\u2019re groomed and showered, are eating well, taking their medications in the right doses and going to all their appointments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Isolation\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18917 size-fusion-600\" src=\"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Senior-woman-experiencing-isolation-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Senior woman experiencing isolation\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Senior-woman-experiencing-isolation-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Senior-woman-experiencing-isolation-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Senior-woman-experiencing-isolation-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Senior-woman-experiencing-isolation-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Senior-woman-experiencing-isolation.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many seniors struggle with maintaining social relationships as they get older. This is especially true if they don\u2019t have a partner or their partner recently passed. Social gatherings become more challenging because the senior may not be very mobile, can\u2019t drive or simply no longer has many friends that live nearby. Some even isolate themselves because they want to hide their deteriorating condition or don\u2019t want to be a bother to others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t something to ignore, as isolation is a serious issue that can lead to mental health conditions like depression.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One benefit of assisted living facilities is that they bring your loved one into a community. They\u2019ll get to interact with people every day, make friends and participate in social events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Driving Signs<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fast way to tell if the loved senior in your life needs the help of an assisted living community is to observe them while they\u2019re driving. If they seem like they can\u2019t cope behind the wheel, it\u2019s likely a good indicator that they aren\u2019t managing well in other areas of their lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes you don\u2019t even have to get behind the wheel with them to know that driving has become too challenging. You may notice that their car has scratches or dents on it, implying recent accidents. Or they\u2019ve become too scared to get behind the wheel and refuse to drive anymore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your loved one continues to drive dangerously, they could end up hurting themselves or someone else on the road. Alternatively, if they become too scared to drive, they could start isolating themselves or avoiding important tasks like visiting the doctor\u2019s or picking up groceries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Sundowning\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/alzheimers-disease\/expert-answers\/sundowning\/faq-20058511\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sundowning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d is a condition in some seniors when they get progressively more confused as the sun goes down and into the evening. By the time dinner rolls around, your loved one may become agitated, confused and easily angered. This condition is typically associated with Alzheimer\u2019s disease. It&#8217;s a type of cognitive decline that will likely continue to worsen with time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sundowning can be incredibly stressful for both the loved one and the caregiver. If left unsupervised, a senior can wander off and hurt themselves during a sundowning episode. As most caregivers can\u2019t commit to constant monitoring every single evening, this is a sign it\u2019s probably time for senior housing. The staff at assisted living communities and nursing homes are experienced at dealing with sundowning and can offer compassionate care that will help your loved one feel safe and secure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Caregiver Stress<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While all the common signs we\u2019ve listed here have been about the senior, there\u2019s also a significant warning sign from the caregiver. If you find that caring for your loved one has become a burden that\u2019s bringing you additional stress, it\u2019s probably time to transition to senior living. You don\u2019t want to grow to resent your loved one. There&#8217;s no shame in seeking help to relieve your stresses and responsibilities. You have the right to put your mental well-being first, as it&#8217;s ultimately the best decision for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18918\" src=\"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Caregiver-taking-care-of-senior-man-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Caregiver taking care of senior man\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Caregiver-taking-care-of-senior-man-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Caregiver-taking-care-of-senior-man-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Caregiver-taking-care-of-senior-man-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Caregiver-taking-care-of-senior-man-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Caregiver-taking-care-of-senior-man-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Caregiver-taking-care-of-senior-man-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Abbey Manor Assisted Living<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019re not entirely sure that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/assisted-living\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">assisted living<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the next step, consider contacting us for an assessment. Many families feel more secure in their decision to transition to assisted living after they\u2019ve met with our staff and heard about all the benefits <a href=\"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/\">Abbey Manor<\/a> can offer. Remember, this change is good for your loved ones and can help keep them healthy, safe and happy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Contact us here: \u00a0<a href=\"tel:+14432564871\">(443) 256-4871<\/a>\u00a0 to <a href=\"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/schedule-tour\/\">schedule a tour<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The hardest part about taking care of parents or older  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":18914,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18913","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18913","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18913"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18913\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18914"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18913"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18913"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18913"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}