ExecutiveChronicles | Top Signs Your Elderly Loved One Needs To Move To a Care Home | Many people in 2024 live with their elderly parents or grandparents. This keeps the cost of living down and also offers security and familiarity with those that you are sharing the space with.
However, with older age comes challenges. In many cases, these challenges worsen and can mean that your elderly relative needs to be relocated to a care or nursing home. It’s a tough decision, but in most cases, it is best for their safety and well-being.
So, what are some of the signs that your elderly relative may need to move to a care home? Read on to find out.
They Are Falling More
If you go to any Signature care home in Ascot, you will notice how many ramps and grab rails there are. This is because many older people fall. As you know, falling in your 20s and even your 30s isn’t usually a cause for concern, but as you get older, a fall can become more serious. So, if you have noticed an increase in the number of falls that your loved one is having, then it may be time to consider placing them somewhere safer.
Their Space is Untidy
Mobility issues and hoarding (which is something that increases in likelihood with age) can be a sign that your loved one needs a bit more help than they are currently getting. That is not to say that mess is a red flag, but when it is extensive and poses a risk to their health, they may need some help managing the space and preventing clutter. If your loved one is trying to keep the space tidy but is unable to due to health issues, then that is another issue that warrants investigation.
They Have Poor Hygiene
Hygiene is a big indicator of someone’s capabilities, both mentally and physically. Someone who is struggling with movement or issues linked to neurodegeneration may find it harder to clean themselves. So, while some things can be done to mitigate this, in the long term, it can lead to rashes and even ulcers. At this stage, it may be best to consider a move to a care home that is more equipped to meet their needs.
They Have Incontinence Issues
For many older people, especially women who have had children, issues linked to incontinence can sneak up on them. This is usually manageable with the use of adhesive pads, but when it is happening daily and involves urine and waste, then it may be time to consider moving them to a care home. This is because they will be monitored more in said care home and will have staff on hand 24 hours a day to help them, as well as access to medical facilities and medicines that can help them manage this problem.
They Are Engaging In Dangerous Behaviour
Do older people engage in dangerous behavior? Sometimes, especially when they are having a bad day related to neurodegenerative issues.
If you note that your loved one is acting out of the ordinary, is trying to start fights with people or is behaving aggressively (to the point where it cannot be managed), then it may be time to talk to a doctor or nurse and discuss if they need to be moved into a home.
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