Recognizing When Seniors Might Need Eldercare

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By Rue Nichols


Many Americans may feel that they can be independent during most of their adult lives but there can be a point that they also need some help in some levels. For the spouse or any of the family members, it can be hard to identify if help is actually needed. The following can be some signs to determine if help and eldercare that should be provided and already needed by them.

Often, we see mental changes in a person that indicate they might need some help managing various tasks. For instance, if you love one begins missing appointments or forgets to take their daily medications or takes them incorrectly, these can be troublesome signs. Sometimes a senior might leave a pan on the stove until the contents begin to burn or forget to shut the front door. Perhaps they frequently get lost when driving or perhaps get lost going out for a walk around the neighborhood.

Physical changes may also be seen, and these are also troubling signs to witness, but many of these needs can be addressed with eldercare. Perhaps your relative or spouse has trouble with vision or mobility or perhaps they simply seem to spend most of the day sitting and not taking an interest in their favorite activities. Your loved one might have trouble with dressing, bathing and grooming and these are all signs that they might need some extra help.

In some cases, we can simply help them make some adjustments that reduce stress. For instance, you can organize medicines for them and place them in a daily medication organizer or pill box. Purchase clothing that is easy to take on and off and buy slip-on shoes rather than shoes that require laces. Install safety bars in the bathroom and de-clutter the home to ensure that hallways and walkways are safe and free of obstacles.

Purchasing medical alert systems for the home can also be done and there are different types of these alert systems. Checking the home for fires or smoke and even carbon monoxide, and also for any type of medical emergency can be done by these alert systems and these are done round the clock. Your elders need only to push a button on the pendant or bracelet provided and this can alert the monitoring company and help will be dispatched immediately, and these are water resistant bracelets or pendants that are good even if they fall or get wet.

Sometimes it's best to take a look at what eldercare options are available in your vicinity. For instance, you might wish to look for a San Diego assisted living home, and they can provide the care needed for your parent or spouse. A San Diego board and care home also can be considered or the skilled nursing facility. If you are also looking for eldercare service in Orange County like assisted living in Dana Point or even the assisted living in Orange County or any city, Care Placement can help you. They efficiently match seniors to the pre-screened board and care homes or assisted living facilities, or any board and care facility, or they can find in-home care if this is the option that you prefer.




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