Best Assisted Living
Belmont Village Senior Living Rancho Palos Verdes
5701 Crestridge Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
ph: 310.377.9977
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Years Won: 2021 (Best)
How to Know When It’s Time for Assisted Living
Deciding to explore assisted living for a loved one is a big step, and knowing when to take it can be challenging. Seniors don’t always realize or accept that they need more help. Family members aren’t always aware of the need until a crisis. However, there are common indicators to help family members know when it’s time to start thinking about assisted living for their loved one:
- Short-term memory loss – slow information retrieval
- Forgetting to pay bills, not managing personal affairs
- Lack of follow-through
- Issue avoidance to hide a lack of understanding
- Disorientation of time or place
- Loss of judgment – illogical or out-of-character approach to problem solving
- Weight loss – not cooking or eating regularly
- Dirty dishes, unwashed laundry, clutter at home
- Not bathing regularly, wearing clothes repeatedly without washing
- Not taking medication or taking it improperly
- No longer participating in favorite activities
- Avoiding social situations and losing touch with friends
- Showing signs of depression
“Changes can be subtle,” says Beverly Sanborn, LCSW, gerontologist for Belmont Village Senior Living. “Signs and intensity levels can vary. If signs are consistent and ongoing, an assessment is in order.”
Belmont Village is a leading provider of Assisted Living and award-winning Memory Care. For more information, call Belmont Village Rancho Palos Verdes 310-377-9977 or visit belmontvillage.com/ranchopalosverdes
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