Does Your Parent Need Assisted Living Care

It's easy to miss signs that mom and dad are getting old. Ask yourself these important questions to find out if your parent is ready for an assisted living facility.

1. Does your parent lose their memory in a way that causes moderate to serious problems? Forgetting doctor's appointments, medicines, or regular meals are some examples.
   
2. Has your parent recently lost or put on weight? They may have told you that he or she is eating, but you may find old food in the fridge.
   
3. Has your parent recently been hurt in a fall? Are they trying to hide bruises that they don't know how they got?
   
4. Does your parent always wear the same clothes when you go to see them, or do you notice that they are extra careful about hygiene?
   
5. Does your parent wake up to strange sounds?
   
6. Is the house or yard as neat and clean as it used to be?
   
7. Can your parent take medications the right way? Does he or she know when and why they or need to take what medicines?
   
8. When there's an emergency, does your parent know what to do?
   
9. Do you see the bright and lively person from years ago when you look closely? Or do you see someone who needs help and supervision because they have more limits?
   
10. Does your parent's driving concern you? Has he or she been in an accident, gotten a traffic ticket, or found scratches or dents in their car that they can't explain?
    

You can look into assisted living care for a loved one at any time. Residents of BSH Care, which is not open to the public, can choose from three great assisted living homes and have access to all of the community's lifestyle amenities and health care resources. Visit https://www.bshcare.com/avalon-assisted-living.html to find out more.

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