As our parents age, the logistics of their day-to-day care become a realistic concern that many of us face. How do you start making primary caregiving decisions for the one who has loved, cared for, and supported you your entire life?
Many of us struggle with the day-in-day-out needs of our elderly loved ones, which can increasingly pile up over time. It is never too early to start considering the signs that your loved one would benefit from around-the-clock support that a senior living community can provide. Luckily, we can help! Our professional and trained staff care for our residents every day while providing a fun and supportive environment.
One of the best ways to find out what a senior living community can offer is by taking a tour. We would be happy to walk you through any of our facilities and give you a first hand look at the benefits of choosing assisted living. You can find out more about our communities and schedule a tour here.
Your Loved One Needs Day-to-Day Care
Household maintenance, bills, meals, medication management—is your loved one needing more and more support with daily activities? Around-the-clock support can begin to become vital to your loved one’s safety and wellbeing, but can become increasingly difficult for family members to provide.
With our senior living communities, such as Carriage House Inn or our Plantation South locations in Dunwoody and Duluth, Georgia, our residents are constantly supported by our caring and active staff while having the freedom and flexibility to enjoy their favorite hobbies and routines.
Emotional and Physical Changes
Older adults face many life changes through their senior years, both physically and mentally. The staff members in our communities are carefully trained to recognize and understand the physical and mental changes seniors often experience. By having trained staff and other residents around daily, we can help build a support system your loved one needs.
If your elderly loved one is starting to exhibit changes such as unexplained weight loss or a change in behavior, it may be time to consult a doctor and speak to a senior living community about how to find the best care for your family's needs.
Decline In Social Activities
If your once active and vibrant loved one has had a recent and/or sudden decline in interest relating to social activities and hobbies, this could be a sign that extra care is needed. Our Activities Directors strive to foster engaging and active atmospheres in our communities because they understand that mental health and stimulation in aging seniors is just as important as physical health. Residents in our communities can enjoy plenty of activity options that connect them with other residents or even the greater community.
If you notice that your loved one is not getting the mental stimulation that is needed, it may be time to consider taking a tour of one of our senior living communities to see the many ways your loved one would get the mental care he or she deserves.
You Are Experiencing Caregiver Exhaustion
If you find yourself giving around-the-clock care to your loved with the constant worry of their safety and wellbeing, you are not alone. Caring for an elderly loved one while juggling work, family, and other priorities is a daunting task. You should never feel guilty or ashamed of not being able to provide the extra care that your loved one might need and it is OK to seek extra help.
If you feel that you are at a crossroads, and you or your family is struggling to decide if senior living is the right fit for your loved one, one of our directors would love to help. We would love to sit down with you and help you learn more about what our communities have to offer, and how we can help you and your loved one become members of our family.
