Welcome back to all of you who benefit and enjoy our weekly assisted living and memory care related blog posts. Sometimes the answer to the question, “Are my Parents still self-Sufficient at home?” is answered by way of a phone call. A call like one of our associates recently received:
“Ma’am, this is police officer Jones. Your mother is fine, but I just pulled her over for driving 10 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. It took her a while to notice me and my flashing lights behind her, and then it took her some time to understand that I needed her to pull over. Again, she’s OK, but she’s lost, confused, and scared, and does not know her way home. We need you and another to come and get her and her car”.
As you age, watching your parents become less competent with their everyday tasks can be difficult. The warning signs might not be as obvious as that described above, but there are signs to the observant that indicate the need for more care to help them live at home safely and comfortably.
Here are some signs your loved one might need assistance.
- Has a messy house
- Is frequently forgetting things
- Has loose clothing
- Isn’t traveling anymore
- Has a car that’s dented or dinged
- Is withdrawing from activities
- Has an unkempt appearance
- Is forgetting or needing reminders to take medication
- Holds onto furniture for support when walking around the house
- Has unpaid bills
- Gets pulled over for doing 10 MPH in a 45 MPH zone
Below are just two examples relating to the benefits provided by professional managed care like ours here at Manor Lake:
Socialization
Senior isolation is a major factor in feelings of depression and loneliness. But that doesn’t have to be the case if your loved one lives at assisted living. Here at Manor Lake Ellijay Assisted Living and Memory Care in Ellijay, GA, our residents enjoy socializing during lunch, dinner, fitness class, Bible study, game nights, and so much more.
Proper Nutrition
Seniors often lack the energy or resources to grocery shop, which can lead them to losing access to proper nutrition. It is common for seniors as they age or when loved ones lose their motivation and interest in cooking for one person. This causes a negative impact on senior health such as weight gain and muscle loss.
All of us here at Manor Lake Ellijay Assisted Living and Memory Care in Ellijay, GA carry our deepest respect and best wishes for all of you providing your loved ones with assisted living and/or memory care services there at home. We manage this assisted living and memory care blog in the trust that is serves all of you at-home caregivers to provide efficient and improved care services while simultaneously lowering the known burden that comes with your selfless care endeavors.