Do My Parents Need Senior Care?

For many of us, independence is an important aspect of a comfortable life. We are used to doing things in a particular way or eating certain kinds of foods. However, with age come physical and mental changes – and often, this calls for some external help.

As your parents age, you need to keep an eye out for certain behaviors and subtle changes that indicate their need for senior care. Catching these signs at the right time could save them a lot of physical pain, permanent damage and a poor quality of life.  

Here are a few indicators that suggest the need for adult care:

Balance: If your parents have increasing difficulty climbing the stairs, you may find that they confine themselves to a particular room or level in your home. This may cause their physical and emotional condition to get worse. Excessive fatigue and unsteadiness are symptoms to look out for and then think about consulting an adult care advisor.

Household tasks: Dusting, laundry, cooking, etc. can become difficult for seniors because these are either physically demanding or time-consuming activities. There are senior care facilities in which regular household chores are taken care of by professionals.

Personal Care: Do your parents have healthy personal hygiene? How regularly do they bathe, brush teeth or change clothes? Look out for foul body odors and unkempt hair. This could be a sign of mental and physical disability but senior care can make things easier.

Medication: If your parents aren’t taking their medicines properly, then they definitely need senior care assistance; something that you personally or another family member may not always be able to provide. Check the dosage, the timings and whether they get refills according to schedule.

At Adult Care Advisors, our team of senior care consultants can help you determine how much help your parents need. With adequate information about the various options available, you and your parents will find the confidence to get suitable assistance.  

Get adult care for your parents at the right time. Contact Adult Care Advisors today to learn more about senior care and the many options available.