Three signs it may be time for assisted living if your loved one has Alzheimer’s or Dementia

Is your loved one suffering from memory loss due to Alzheimer’s or Dementia? If so, you may want to consider a service like assisted living to help out. These diseases, unfortunately, get worse and make it very difficult for individuals to take care of their loved ones alone.

Three signs it may be time for assisted living if your loved one has Alzheimer’s or Dementia:

1. You worry about their safety.
2. You (the caregiver) are exhausted.
3. Your loved one is no longer able to manage their money or make sensible purchases.

You worry about their safety.

If you are constantly worrying about the safety of your loved one when you are not around, it may be time to consider assisted living. With memory loss comes a lot of safety concerns, including your loved one getting into his or her car and driving off. This may not seem like a big deal, until one day they forgot where they are and where they are going. Alzheimer’s and Dementia can put your loved one in dangerous situations if someone is not around to care for them 24/7.

You (the caregiver) are exhausted.

Caring for someone with memory loss is exhausting, especially when you have your own daily responsibilities to take care of. Caregiver burnout is real and something that you need to be aware of as you are trying to take on more than you can carry. As you notice your loved one get worse as time progresses you may start considering assisted living as a way to alleviate your daily responsibilities. This way, you can still go to work, take care of the kids, and your own house without worrying that your loved one is in danger.

Your loved one is no longer able to manage their money or make sensible purchases.

If you notice your loved one has bills piling up and late notices everywhere it is a sign that their Alzheimer’s or Dementia is quickly progressing. Also, if you notice that your loved one is making odd purchases or buying multiples of the same item it is also a sign of memory loss. When you notice these things start happening, be prepared because it is only going to get worse. That is why you should consider sending your loved one to an assisted living facility as their disease progresses.

We hope we provided enough information to answer your questions about why you should consider sending your loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia to an assisted living facility! Always remember that if you don’t feel qualified or able to take care of your loved one, we can help. To learn more about our assisted living, long-term living, or rehabilitation services, be sure to give us a call at (937) 319-8924.