Issue 17.12
Maintaining a home may be a longstanding source of pride for you or your loved one. It can be a very difficult experience to leave a place that you have grown so comfortable in and is a source of so many happy memories. Unfortunately though, for many, homes become a burden with age.
Perhaps your home has a large yard which requires constant maintenance, or maybe it’s becoming more and more difficult to clean those extra rooms that are rarely used.
Perhaps your home is no longer accessible because of your changing needs. This may include a steep flight of stairs or a bath tub that is difficult to step in and out of.
Below are a few important questions that you should ask to determine whether you or a loved one is ready for assisted living.
1. Do you feel lonely or depressed?
2. Is your home not as clean and tidy as it used to be? (is laundry or are dishes piling up?)
3. Do you lose your balance in the shower?
4. Do you forget to take your medications? Do you know what they are for?
5. Do you have a fear of falling and worry that there will be no one there to help you?
6. Have you been losing weight or don’t seem to have an appetite?
7. Do you struggle getting going in the morning?
8. Does your prized lawn not look as green as it used to?
9. Do you find it uncomfortable to drive?
Many people wait until they fall or hurt themselves before making the decision to move to an assisted living community. Don’t let that happen to you or your loved one. The truth is, assisted living provides many levels of care from simple medication assistance to incontinent care. Just because you live in an assisted living community doesn’t mean that you need all the services that it offers.
The Retreat at SunRiver is dedicated to making sure that our residents maximize their independence while also making sure that they receive the care they need.
Please feel free to call us anytime at 435-256-8900 if you have any further questions. We would be happy to offer you a free lunch and assessment. For more articles such as this, we invite you to visit our website at: www.SunRiverAssistedLiving.com. We look forward to hearing from you!