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When is the best time to move to Assisted Living?
If you’re thinking about making a move to assisted living, chances are the move is already past due. Our society tends to overlook the need for arranging for care support until such time as an emergency arises.
Making a move after a crisis arises can add undue stress on an older adult and on their entire family.
There are specific signs to look for to determine if a move to assisted living may be necessary now or in the near future:
- Are they starting to lose friends; are friends moving away, passing on, or no longer interacting with them?
- Are they talking about the fact that giving up driving would likely be a smart idea?
- Do they become overly anxious about maintaining the home, or seem overly stressed when making decisions about home repairs?
- Have they voiced their concerns about feeling lonely?
- Are they beginning to lose mobility, eyesight or hearing?
- Have they lost or gained ten pounds over a period of six months?
- Have they brought up the subject of the possibility of moving?
In most instances, you will find that when seniors begin to talk about a possible move, they have given more thought to the prospect of moving than they are sharing with you.
Most older adults need help and encouragement in making a move to assisted living. It is likely they are not accustomed to making business decisions; they frequently feel that they will have to make the physical move on their own, and the numerous steps involved cause unnecessary fear and worry. These unfounded worries can lead to procrastination.
Chances are if the topic has come up in your family, a move is due or is due shortly.
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Last update: 2007-02-17 22:13
Author: Tech Support
Revision: 1.2
