Signs that Indicate that it’s Time to Move to Memory Care and Assisted Care in AZ

Alzheimer’s and related forms of dementia are progressive conditions that get worse over time. Your loved one can still be independent in the early stages of dementia but your loved one will require full-time care as the disease progresses.

Assisted living care or memory care communities are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of people living with dementia. Apart from forgetfulness, dementia symptoms can include delusions, agitation, extreme personality changes, confusion, and disorientation that can put you and your loved ones at risk. Although families do all they can to provide compassionate and loving care services, but dementia requires specialized care from people who are well-trained to meet the needs of people living with it, and assisted living facilities like the award-winning Anthem Senior Living in Phoenix are the best option in this regard.

We will take a closer look on ways to know it’s time to move to a memory care:

Worried about your Loved one’s Safety– If you are constantly worried about your loved one’s safety regardless of whether he/she lives alone, with you, or in an assisted living facility- it may be time to move to memory care communities which are designed to meet the specialized needs of people living with dementia and with specially trained caregivers, they ensure round-the-clock safety of older adults.

Caregiver Burnout– Caring for someone with dementia is emotionally and physically tiring with many caregivers letting their own health suffer while they are taking care of a beloved. Memory care communities make sure you get the desired rest while still involving you in vital care decisions.

Failing to Look After Finances– Neglecting finances is one of the first signs of dementia for many which puts their finances at risk by leaving your beloved open to financial scams. Talk to your loved one about their financial situation if you see late notices on unpaid bills, creditor and collection notices. Take note of their mail if they live alone.

Personal Care– Personal hygiene issues like unwashed or wrinkled clothing, body odor, unkempt hair, etc. are another sign that it may be time to move to memory care. All these signs can mean that your loved one is missing standard hair and nail appointments, forgetting to bath, forgetting to do wash thus indicating sign of dementia. The good thing about memory care services is that they include personal care and assistance with activities of daily living that helps senior residents stay on track.

Wandering- Wandering can be extremely dangerous and can put seniors in dangerous situations and leave them exposed to harsh elements in the winter and summer. Your beloved may wander in the middle of the night or become confused or disoriented. The advantage with assisted living facilities is that they are secured and often have enclosed outdoor spaces to keep your loved one from wandering off without a caregiver.

Your Senior Loved one is Isolated and Lonely– It’s very easy for people with dementia to sink into isolation which in turn can increase the risk of depression. Assisted living communities have active and engaging calendars with activities that are specifically designed for people with dementia which have been designed to be purposeful and fun at the same time while also alleviating some of the agitation and anxiety dementia brings.

Unexplained Changes in Physicality– Changes in weight, changes in posture and mobility problems are all indicative that your loved one needs more assistance as these changes can be attributed to the fact that your loved one is forgetting to eat, or that he or she forgot they already ate and are eating again. On the other hand, slow movements may indicate disorientation or confusion. Assisted facilities or memory care communities make sure that your parents or grandparents eat well by closely monitoring their nutrition and wellness.

Book a suite at Anthem Senior Living or the newly opened Senior Sanctuary or Assisted Living Sanctuary of Anthem and ensure the well-being of your senior loved one.