As someone ages, changes take place in the body and the brain that can lead to a need for more assistance getting through day to day life. These changes happen at different rates and in varying degrees in different people, making the need for senior care vastly different from person to person.
Understanding these changes and how you or a loved one are impacted by them can make the search for the right type of senior care a lot easier on you and your family.
One of the big changes that you may notice is changes in cognitive abilities. These are not always an indicator of dementia, but they can be. Forgetfulness, a decline in “sharpness,” and less attention to things that were once important are common as people age. Sometimes they can be a sign that Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia is at play, though. That’s why it’s important to work closely with a doctor to help determine whether this is a normal part of aging or something that requires more aggressive medical attention.
Another change that you might notice in a loved one is more difficulty getting around. Again, a lot of this is a normal part of aging. Aches, pains, stiffness, and loss of muscle mass happen as people age. Sometimes these are just normal occurrences. Sometimes they can be indicative of something bigger. Like a loss of cognitive agility, it’s important that you work closely with a doctor to determine what the next best steps are as someone ages.
These changes could be more severe. They could include losses of balance that could lead to falls and related injuries. And some changes are not immediately visible, such as lowered bone density, such as what you might experience with osteoporosis.
Some seniors see changes in their sleeping and eating patterns. Like with anything else, if you have concerns or questions, please do speak with a medical professional. They’ll be able to give you information targeted for your unique needs.
If you would like to learn more about how in-home care can help to address the changes that occur as aging happens, we’re happy to talk more with you. One of our trained professionals will be glad to sit down with you and your family during a free consultation session and go over your options, and how they might each address the needs that you’re hoping to see covered.
We know that senior care can be overwhelming. You’re probably already a little overwhelmed from dealing with the changes that you’ve been observing in your family. We get it. Care is one more tough thing in an already difficult situation. That’s why we take great pride in being a helpful resource. There’s no cost for this consultation and there’s no pressure. We hope that you will find that our service is what’s ideal for your family’s unique situation, but we also know that this isn’t the case for everyone. So whether it’s getting you connected with one of our caregivers, connecting you with another service, or just answering your questions, we’re honored to be a part of your search.
Feel free to get in touch with us today.
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