06/16/2017
As the Summer months come upon us, and the heat starts to become extreme, families wonder about the well being of the senior members of the family. Most seniors want to remain at home, but research indicates that there is a staggering number of seniors who should be receiving assisted living care, and should not be alone.
Making the move to an assisted living facility might not be easy emotionally, but a place that provides social activity, health monitoring and medication management might be the answer to many people, particularly when family members have to work, and cannot be there to support their loved ones all the time.
The Administration of Aging reports that about 29%, or 11.3 million older adults lived alone in 2010. At the same time, it’s estimated that over 12% of seniors 65 and older — more than 5 million — need assistance with long-term care to perform activities of daily life. To remain safe and healthy, it’s important to make sure their environment is appropriate to their physical needs—particularly if they’re showing early signs of cognitive impairment. If you notice that your loved one needs help with daily activities such as eating, bathing and dressing, or poor eyesight, then it might be time to start considering the options. Minor safety hazards can put seniors at risk for falls, broken hips and even death.
Warning signs that living alone is no longer safe for an older adult include:
• Medication management issues
• Poor eyesight
• Social isolation
• Forgetting appointments
• Unable to keep up with daily chores and housekeeping
• Poor nutrition or malnutrition
• Home safety hazards such as poor lighting and loose carpeting
• Unable to pay bills on time
If you or a loved one is looking for options, consider Maximus Loving Care, where we have the right place for you. Call us and leave us a message (we might be helping somebody at the moment), and get all your questions answered. Schedule for a tour of our home, and see the difference and convenience of our home.
Call us at (915) 996-2293 or (915) 258-4077, or email us at Maximuslovingcare@gmail.com
You can also visit our website: http://www.maximuslovingcare.com for more information.