5 Telltale Signs Your Senior Loved One Needs to be in a Care Home

How long has your senior loved one lived on their own? It must have been a couple of years already.

When you come to visit them, do they seem well? Surely the thought of moving them into a care facility has occurred to you at least once. But how will you know it’s the right time?

To help you resolve your dilemma, we’ve listed a couple of things that will help you determine if your aging loved one is ready to join a care home. Scan through the items below and check if some of them relate to your senior loved one’s predicament.

Your senior loved one can greatly benefit from transferring to a care home if…

1. They have difficulty completing daily tasks on their own.
   A lot of senior have limited mobility. Whether it’s because of weaker bones, arthritis or other similar conditions, it gets in the way of their day-to-day life. But at a care home, your loved one doesn’t have to worry about chores. Those will be taken care of for them and they will receive the assistance they need to do the things they like, too!
2. They have lost a lot of weight in a short time.
   When you live alone, it’s a lot of work to cook a meal for yourself. While it may be easier to buy takeout food, it’s not the best in terms of nutrition. Ultimately, this can lead to your senior loved one’s sudden weight loss. But at Pacific Sunrise Home, they can enjoy full meals readily without any hassle.
3. They have a tendency to wander and get lost.
   Seniors who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can be a danger to themselves if they aren’t supervised regularly. Being in a care home will allow them to remain independent and remove the threat of accidents or injuries.
4. They have a medical condition.
   When you live alone, access to health care can sometimes be limited. But it’s different in a care home. There, you get the care you need right when you need it.
5. They have a lack of social interaction.
   Most older adults enjoy solitude, your senior loved one might feel the same way. But being alone for too long can be draining, both mentally and emotionally. Sure, you try to take time off of your schedule to come over and have a nice chat with them, but it’s different when you have someone to interact to regularly.

They can enjoy wholesome conversations with their peers and the care staff when they move to an innovative Residential Care Facility in Rancho Palos Verdes California.

In our care, your senior loved one will be safer, cozier, and healthier at the same time. If you’d like, you can set an appointment with us and we can give you a tour of the area! Oh, your parents or grandparents will surely love it there!s