Is Assisted Living the Right Choice?
When evaluating the need for assisted living services, consider the following questions regarding health and cognitive issues. Is the person:
- Becoming more confused?
- Having difficulty preparing meals?
- Following instructions on which medications to take and when?
- Following a healthful lifestyle, including exercise, hydration, or good diet?
- Becoming more frail or dealing with chronic illness?
- Having difficulty with good hygiene? Frightened about bathing safely? Having difficulty getting dressed?
- Forgetting medical appointments or errands?
- Lonely or depressed?
- Having difficulty with tasks such as bathing or using oxygen?
- Keeping the home clean and safe? Is food spoiled? Are the carpets dirty or paths obstructed?