Knowing When it May Time for Assisted Living

There could be warning signs that should be noted and addressed. Your loved one may say they have the ability to look after themselves, but the reality is a different story. For example, you may have noticed that the elder has a bad odour which is a good indication that they are not bathing as often as they should. When you look around their home, it’s untidy, with clothes strewn about and the mail has piled up. These are indicators that your loved one needs help with their day-to-day living because of it looks like there is a lack of ability to look after themselves. You may think your senior is becoming frail and thin due to their age, but it could be a sign that they’re not eating properly or even a medical problem that hasn’t been addressed. If this is happening with the senior in your life, you and your family are looking at making the decision of moving the elder in to an assisted living like Abington Court Retirement Residence.

If a senior can perform the basics in life like, dressing, bathing, toileting, getting in and out of bed and feeding themselves, it looks like assisted living would be beneficial for the safety and well-being of the elder in question. As a sidenote, you may feel overwhelmed with having to look after the senior in your life which makes the move make even more sense. If your loved ones moves to a residence like Abington Court you will know all activities related to daily living will be taken care of. Just think, you won’t have to worry about anything knowing loved senior is being looked after. Their bills are paid, clothes washed, meals prepared and social activities readily available. Sometime a senior living on their own may become depressed which could lead to the onset of dementia. Also, a senior may develop addictions to alcohol and start to abuse prescription drugs. If your senior lives at Abington Court all aspects of their life will be closely monitored.

If the decision has been that your loved one should relocate and has the issues mentioned above, it looks like Assisted Living is the answer for all parties. Abington Court Retirement Resident will work with you, your family and most of all, your loved one, to make their transition take place as smooth as possible. Your senior will be with people their own age and enjoy the lifestyle the Abington Court has to offer. You will be comforted knowing that the day-to-day needs that were a concern are now being met.  Delicious, homecooked meals, weekly housekeeping, a 24-hour call system, exercise programs and so much more will give you peace of mind that your senior will be looked after in an independent manner and with the dignity they deserve.



Call Abington Court at 905-544-1440 to arrange a tour. Or if you would like more information, drop them an email at info@AbingtonCourt.com.