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5 Signs It Could Be Time to Consider Memory Care

Deciding to transition a loved one into a Memory Care program within a senior living community can be one of the most challenging decisions you’ll ever make. You may struggle to know when it’s the right time – and even which community to choose!

If you know your loved one is struggling with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, you may start exploring Memory Care providers near you when you relate to these signs:

You Have Safety Concerns

There may come a time when you realize you no longer trust your loved one to be alone. Your family member may be starting to wander, which can be dangerous if they get lost and can’t find their way home.

If they are experiencing injuries, falls, or near-misses at home, these can also be signs that they aren’t safe to be in their own home or your home unattended. In that case, exploring senior living communities can be worthwhile.

Most highly regarded communities have many safety measures in place to keep residents safe, including secure grounds, safety rails, safety-equipped bathrooms, and emergency response systems.

Their Physical Health Is Declining

While physical decline can sometimes be much harder to notice if you see your loved one frequently, start looking for the signs. The poor management of chronic health issues, weight loss, and personal hygiene challenges can all become noticeable before long.

Some people living with dementia can start losing weight due to forgetting to eat or being unable to prepare meals. You may also notice that they’re neglecting personal hygiene by not changing their clothes, grooming, or bathing.

If your loved one has a chronic health issue, their symptoms may worsen if they can’t manage their conditions properly. Rest assured, a decline in physical health can often be managed in a senior living community. Memory Care providers have specialized care teams to support residents in eating, dressing, looking after their hygiene, and managing their health conditions.

You Notice Cognitive Decline

Cognitive decline is an unfortunate part of dementia. People living with dementia can experience memory loss, which presents as forgetting important information. They can also be confused and struggle with communication.

Small signs like having difficulty finding the right words or not knowing times, dates, and places can often indicate that your loved one may need the support of specialized care associates in a Memory Care program.

Their Home Environment Isn’t Suitable

As dementia advances, a once-suitable home environment can quickly become unsuitable. There may be hazards, accessibility issues, and fall risks. They may also need constant supervision, which may not be available in your home environment.

When you encounter these challenges, it may be time to start thinking about touring Memory Care providers.

You’re Experiencing Burnout

It’s not just people living with dementia who can experience challenges in everyday life. Their caregivers also can. You may be experiencing physical exhaustion, where you feel physically drained and unable to provide the care your loved one needs.

You might also be feeling a lot of emotional stress, like anxiety and depression, that impacts your health and well-being. Even having inadequate support, like a lack of help from friends, family, and professional services, can make everyday caregiving challenging and put you on the brink of burnout.

Explore Our Memory Care Program at Landon Ridge Sugar Land Assisted Living & Memory Care

As challenging as it can be to explore Memory Care programs for a loved one, there may come a time when you need to make the decision. If you can relate to these signs above, why not schedule a tour of Landon Ridge Sugar Land Assisted Living & Memory Care?

We can answer your questions, provide information, and help you make the right choice for your loved one at the right time.