When is it Time to Move?

It can be difficult, both for a parent or an adult child, to admit when home is no longer the best or safest option. No one wants to lose their independence, and it can be tough to hear from your own child that it may be time for some extra assistance. Family members are often the first to witness the need for help with the tasks of daily living, yet they are many times unsure of what to do next.

My Senior Living Options is here to help you recognize the signs that your loved ones may need extra help. Our hope is to support you through the tough talks ahead.

Signs that may Signal the Need for Care, a Move, or Other Action:

  • Forgetting medications or taking the wrong dosage
  • Difficulty standing up from a chair
  • Trouble walking or balancing
  • Confusion with daily activities
  • Forgetfulness
  • Dementia diagnosis
  • Aversion to showering or decline in personal care
  • Strong body odor
  • Expired or spoiled food in the refrigerator or pantry
  • Forgetting appointments
  • Dirty, cluttered house
  • Unopened mail
  • Failure to pay bills on time or at all
  • Poor diet and/or weight loss
  • Unexplained bruising and/or other wounds
  • Loss of interest in or difficulty concentrating on hobbies
  • Slight to extreme mood swings
  • Repeating conversations or a fixation on the past
  • Car accidents and/or unexplained dents on the car