Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Recognizing When Seniors Might Need Eldercare

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.

There are sometimes mental changes you see in the person that will tell you that they need some help in managing some tasks. An example is when your loved ones already miss appointments or their medications are forgotten or sometimes incorrectly taken, and these are already hard signs. There can also be times when your elders leave something on the stove, forgetting to turn it off or perhaps the front door is left open and forget to shut it closed. There can also be times when they get lost while driving or get lost when just going on a neighborhood walk. If it happens just once or twice, it's probably nothing to worry about as everyone can be forgetful, but if a pattern emerges, it can be troubling.

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.

Helping them make some adjustments can also be done in some cases and this can reduce stress sometimes. Daily medications can be placed in pill boxes and this is organizing things, and this can help your elders sometimes. Buying shoes with no laces or just slip-ons can be the wise idea or clothing that are easy to put on or take off are good options. The hallways and walkways can also be cleared of any obstruction or safety bars installed in the bathrooms, and these are good ideas. Automatic beds can be placed in the bedroom, and there are special bathtubs that you can walk into and this can be installed in the home.

There are also different forms of medical alert systems we can purchase for the elders left in the home. These alert systems provide monitoring the whole day and provide checks for fire or smoke or carbon monoxide and even for medical emergencies. Your elders will just wear these water-proof pendants or bracelets and if they fall or need emergency help, they can just push a button on these and the monitoring company will send in help immediately.

However, sometimes it can be a great idea to look into suitable eldercare options. For instance, a San Diego assisted living home could provide the care your parent or spouse needs. There are also San Diego board and care homes to consider, as well as skilled nursing facilities. If you are searching for eldercare in Orange County, such as assisted living in Dana Point, assisted living in Orange or any other local city, contact Care Placement. They help match seniors to pre-screened board and care facilities, assisted living facilities and board and care homes, as well as helping find in-home care if you prefer that option.




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