Many adult children end up facing a difficult task. How will they take care of their aging but beloved mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, etc.? Difficult situations can arise when a family member is no longer able to care for themselves. In many cases, these are the people who cared for you and helped you through life. Now, it seems, the tables have turned. You must care for them and/or figure out how they can receive the best care elsewhere.
Fortunately, the option of assisted living communities in Wellington, FL exists. It may be difficult, however, to convince the person in question that a move such as this is a good idea. Even though for all parties concerned, it would be beneficial, trying to get your loved one to agree can be trying.
Here’s some advice.
First Things First – Decide on a Level of Care
If your loved one suffers from a cognitive-related disease, a memory care community would be in order. If they simply have problems executing ADLs (activities of daily living) – i.e. bathing, eating, transferring, toileting, etc. – then an assisted living community would be a good fit.
In addition to ADLs, assisted living is appropriate for someone who may be having issues with socializing, transportation, cooking, housecleaning, and paying bills.
How to Know When It’s Time
What you’ll need to convince your loved one of is that the time has come for them to move to a retirement community. Sound reasons for making such a move include the following:
Frailty – In many cases, the older an individual gets, the frailer they become. Falls are a major concern among retirement-age individuals. A safer environment is offered at a retirement community, as well as emergency care when needed.
Poor hygiene – Proper hygiene is an essential part of healthy living. If your loved one can’t see to their personal hygiene, a caring professional will be happy to do so in a retirement community that offers assisted living and/or memory care.
Poor housekeeping habits – If your loved one simply doesn’t care about their home or is unable to clean their home on a regular basis, living in a retirement community is a great option. There are not only housekeeping services available but laundry and/or maintenance crews, as well.
Isolation – Frequently associated with isolation, some detrimental health issues may include mortality, addiction, and depression. The risk for these lessens in a retirement community, in part, due to socialization through activities and events.
Monetary concerns – Financial responsibilities become harder to keep up with as people age. Some aging adults either can’t manage their bills or simply don’t feel motivated to do so. All living expenses are included in the monthly fee of a retirement community.
Medical conditions are worsening – Medical conditions of a chronic nature are more likely to develop as a person ages. In fact, for individuals at and above 50 years of age, at least one chronic medical condition is experienced by more than 70 million people. As medical conditions worsen, the need for specialized care increases.
Getting Your Aging Loved One to Listen
When it’s time to have “the talk” with your loved one, consider including someone whose opinion they respect in the conversation. This could be a close friend, their physician, a beloved family member, a priest, minister or, rabbi, a therapist, etc. If they value the opinion and knowledge of this person, the conversation may be more likely to go in the right direction.
Assisted Living Is Available at Discovery Village At Palm Beach Gardens
At Discovery Village At Palm Beach Gardens, we are proud to offer memory care for those with cognitive issues and assisted living for today’s retirement-age individuals.
For general inquiries, please phone us at 561-801-7301. For specific sales and leasing questions, call 561-316-4626. You can also fill out our convenient online form to open the lines of communication.
Better yet, schedule a tour to see for yourself all we have to offer.
