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A CHANGE IN LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
FOR MANY HOWEVER, due to
declining health, doing so may
not be possible. Moving from
one's home to a new environ-
ment for an older person is never
easy, and understanding when
one's current living situation may
no longer be suitable is usually
even more difficult to assess. Here
are 10 signs that a move to a
more supportive environment
such as a retirement residence,
may be in order for your elderly
loved one:
Suffice it to say that as most people age, they
would like to remain in their own homes
for as long as possible.
?
7 Fewer invites to the
home or a change in visit
patterns
9 Exterior of home is less
well maintained than usual
8 Change in communication
quality or frequency
10 Less active lifestyle and
tendency to stay at home
3 Blackened pots or other
damage to environment
5 Unkept home, laundry
or dishes piling up
4 Unexplained weight loss
6 Unopened bills and
other mail.
2 Bruises or other signs of
trauma from falls or difficulty
navigating around the house
Is It Time for
AND THE NUMBER
ONE SIGN...
1If you're experiencing
concern for their well-being,
they probably need help.
a Change
