By Bob Gregory
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| The Sandwich Generation (Photo credit: MediaStorm) |
Do you have aging parents who are entering a stage of life
where they may need some extra help? How do you know when it’s time to step in
and provide that needed assistance that most elderly parents don’t want to
admit they need. At Nursing Home
Facility Finder and Senior Facility finder, we want you to know that this is
not unique to you and that you are not alone in your plight.
If you're in this situation you may be wondering how I can tell
if my aging parent/s needs help, additional care or possibly need more
dedicated care like that provided by an assisted living facility. Here are the signs that your aging parent needs
additional care such as an assisted living facility or even a nursing home?
Four
Signs to Look for
·
If your parent becomes easily confused or
disoriented during normal conversation or doing mundane tasks
· If they
are having a hard time walking short distances or you are aware they are
falling frequently
· If their
personal hygiene is no longer proper and you notice they are not bathing or
wearing clothes which have not been laundered or if they seem to wear the same
outfit all the time
· If they
tell you that they are eating properly but they are losing weight and you find
uneaten meals in their refrigerator or learn that groceries are not being
purchased on a regular basis
These common signs do not always mean your parent needs an assisted
living facility or a nursing home. But you
may want to have them assessed by a physician to see if additional care is
justified. Some of these signs can
indicate other illnesses, including depression.
Also, if you are successful in getting your parent to agree to an
assessment, ask permission to be part of the discussion with the physician so
nothing is lost in the passing of information and you get an opportunity to ask
candid questions!
If you find your parent needs an assisted living facility or
other type of senior facility, please consider visiting Nursing
Home Facility Finder or Senior
Facility Finder where you will never be asked for personal information to
search for a list of senior facilities in Florida that meet your needs.
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