My mom is reaching an age where she is having trouble doing things on her own. My husband and I work full time and therefore have a hard time checking in with her on a daily basis. I don’t want to take away her independence, but I’m afraid she might not be eating regularly because she has a hard time getting around. What are the signs that we should start looking into assisted living?
Moving a parent to an assisted living facility can be a difficult decision for both the parent and child. Children often desire to see their parents the way they were before, as strong and independent people. Often children can overlook the signs of decline of their parents. Here are 10 questions to ask yourself that will help determine if you should consider assisted living:
If you answered yes to even a couple of these questions it might be time to consider assisted living. Here is a link to our Assisted Living page where you can find out more information and search for assisted living facilities near you. You also might want to consider a Continuing Care Retirement Community. These communities are designed for elderly residents to move in while they still live relatively independently and to stay for the rest of life.
