How Do I Know When It Is Time?

Personal Hygiene

Decreased attention to personal care
Not bathing regularly
Wearing the same clothes day after day
Difficulty getting in and out of the shower or tub
Difficulty getting on and off the toilet

Household

Falling behind on bills
Old mail piling up
Calls from creditors
Neglecting housework, laundry and home repairs
Confining his or herself to only a few rooms in the house
Hoarding

Nutrition & Exercise

Skipping regular meals
Lack of food in the house
Not exercising

Memory Loss

Diminished communications skills
Repeating questions or statements
Frequently misplacing items
Trusting strangers or falling for scams
Wandering away from home

Medication Concerns

Forgetting to take medications
Running out of medications or not properly ordering medications
Holding on to expired medications

Lack of Socialization

Excessive moodiness, crying or anxiety
Insomnia or excessive sleeping
Losing touch with friends or becoming isolated
A loss of interest in regular activities
Loss of mobility

Fear

Becoming increasingly paranoid and/or fearful of others
Afraid to be alone, especially at night
Becoming increasingly dependent on family members
Believing that the neighborhood is not as safe as it used to be

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We often consult with families trying to understand "when home is not enough" for mom or dad. Each situation is different, but we generally encourage families to assess the following areas:

Current living environment - is it safe?

Normal ambulation - is she having difficulty walking, moving around, or is she falling?

Daily living habits - is she having difficulty with such routine needs as dressing, grooming, bathing or taking medications?

Caregiver's Capacity - is the constant care required of an elderly parent beyond the primary caregiver's physical capability?

Has the caregiver become impatient or irritable in the new role?

Social Engagement - would ongoing activity and programming and increased social interaction and stimulation improve her happiness?

Quality of Life - would placement outside the home result in more enjoyable visits and outings between your loved one and primary family caregiver(s)?

If your answer to any of these questions is yes, we can help. We invite you to contact us to discuss these issues with your loved one and to learn more about our community and what we can offer. We are happy to provide further insight and guidance with your loved one

How Do I Know When It Is Time?

Personal Hygiene

Household

Nutrition & Exercise

Memory Loss

Medication Concerns

Lack of Socialization

Fear

The Schonberg Assessmenttop>>

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Alzheimer's Association

Louisiana Assisted Living Assocation (LALA)

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