Is our assisted living facility right for you?
If you're trying to decide whether assisted living is right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Do you need more help than family and friends are able to provide? Are the activities of daily living becoming stressful or overwhelming? If family or in-home help is not able to bridge the gap, assisted living is an option. Do you feel lonely or isolated at home? Having an active social life is vital to your health and happiness. Being alone much of the time is a recipe for depression. The social aspect of assisted living is a huge benefit. The Carlucci Home offers a range of social and recreational activities. The community environment also gives the opportunity to make new friends. |
Do you worry for your safety?
Perhaps your mobility is limited, making it difficult to get out of bed by yourself. For example, maybe you're afraid of what might happen if you fell and couldn't get up, or experienced another problem and couldn't get help. Are you tired of maintaining a home? There are a lot of responsibilities that come with living in your own home. Carlucci Home can provide a home-like atmosphere, without the work of cooking, cleaning, shopping for groceries, and doing laundry. |
Signs that a parent might need assisted living:
It's not always easy to tell when your parent needs more help. The following warning signs may indicate that it's time for a talk about assisted living.
If you are concerned that your parent may need to make the change to assisted living, please feel free to give us a call. We are more than happy to talk with you about your worries, and will use our years of experience to advise you in the best options for your loved one. 845-355-7700
It's not always easy to tell when your parent needs more help. The following warning signs may indicate that it's time for a talk about assisted living.
- The refrigerator is empty or filled with spoiled food, or your parent is losing weight. These might be signs that he or she isn't eating well because shopping or cooking is difficult.
- You notice frequent bruises although your parent might try to cover them up. This may be a sign of falling or mobility and balance problems.
- Your parent wears the same clothes over and over again or neglects personal hygiene. This can indicate that doing laundry or bathing is physically challenging.
- The house and yard isn't as clean and tidy as it used to be.
- Your parent forgets things, including doctor's appointments and when to take medication. This may be due to memory loss.
- Your parent seems to always have the same conversation with you. They may not be getting enough daily stimulation.
- Your parent seems depressed. Depression is common in seniors who are isolated and alone.
- You notice strange or inappropriate behavior. For example, your parent may dress inappropriately for the weather. This can be a sign that your parent is experiencing confusion.
If you are concerned that your parent may need to make the change to assisted living, please feel free to give us a call. We are more than happy to talk with you about your worries, and will use our years of experience to advise you in the best options for your loved one. 845-355-7700