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But, now that you have a better idea of where you want your loved one to live, how do you know when it’s time to make the move? Sometimes it’s not possible for families to care for their loved ones because they live too far away. But, there comes a time when your loved one cannot care for himself anymore. He may be in denial that he is unable to care for himself, not wanting to admit he’s getting older and cannot do the things he once did. Memory loss, an inability to or disinterest in caring for one’s personal hygiene, and forgetting or simply not taking necessary medications may all indicate your loved one is no longer capable of caring for himself without the kind of assistance a residential care facility can provide. Other telltale signs typically include: ● Your loved one’s home – both inside and outside – isn’t as clean as it once was. Laundry may be piling up; the floors may be dirty, and the home may be in disarray.● You start noticing bruises on your loved one, even though he tries to cover them up. Bruises could mean he is falling, which can be especially dangerous if he lives alone.● Your loved one wears the same outfit every time you visit him. Talk with your loved one about your concerns. Giving up one’s independence isn’t easy, so be prepared to deal with arguments and resistance. Make sure your loved one is involved in the process of researching and looking at residential care facilities before the time comes to move to one, so he feels involved and knows what to expect. Sandra Harris writes articles and provides insight for senior care issues. She also works with seniors with regard to Houston assisted living facilities. |
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The following is a guest post from Sandra Harris.