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When Is It Time for Assisted Living?

Knowing when to consider assisted living or in-home care for your parent or loved one can be a very difficult decision. Not only can it lead to an uncomfortable conversation, but it also signifies a new stage in your family member’s life. (Learn more about how to talk to a parent about in-home care.) At Advanced Nursing & Home Support, we’re here to help you because the comfort and health of your loved ones is important to us. 

Give us a call today at 240-283-4984 to learn all the benefits of home care for your parent in Montgomery County, MD.

When Is It Time to Consider Home Care?

There are many things we consider “warning signs” when it comes to the health and wellbeing of your loved ones. Some things include:

  • Recent close calls or accidents and a slow recovery – has your loved one recently fallen or gotten into an accident? These “close calls” can be a sign that living alone is becoming a hazard—particularly when these accidents are paired with a slow recovery.
  • Deteriorating health condition – if your loved one has a pre-existing health condition that is only getting worse, it may be something that needs to be monitored by a professional.
  • Noticeable weight changes – extreme weight changes are always a troubling sign when it comes to the health of a loved one, whether it’s a major gain or a major loss. There could be major reasons contributing to either: for weight loss, it could be anything from depression to cancer; for weight gain, it could be dementia, diabetes, and more.
  • Changes in personal hygiene, including clothing – does your loved one have an unpleasant odor? Or is he or she wearing abnormal or dirty clothing? Deteriorating personal hygiene is a major warning sign that your senior family member may require in-home care.
  • Unpleasant living conditions – an unclean, cluttered living environment should be a big red flag. If your loved one is unable to care for their home and keep it in a safe condition, it’s important that you seek the help of a professional.

Are you concerned about your parent or loved one? Are they exhibiting some or all of these warning signs? Give the caring professionals at Advanced Nursing & Home Support a call.

What Are the Benefits of In-Home Care?

When you choose in-home care for your parent or loved one, there are many benefits, including:

  • Your parent gets to stay at home – probably one of the most important benefits of all, your parent gets to stay at home where he or she is most comfortable. This also allows your parent to maintain a sense of independence.
  • Your parent will receive quality care – at Advanced Nursing & Home Support, we have many care professionals who range in skill level, from advanced nursing care (registered nurses, LPNs, etc.) to companions and caretakers. You never have to worry about compromising on the quality of care when you choose assisted living.
  • Your parent’s home can be cared for – in addition to compassionate and skilled care, our team also provides light housekeeping during their personal care tasks. We can also provide specialty cleaning services for complete top-to-bottom cleaning on a scheduled basis.

Schedule a Free In-Home Assessment

Do you want to learn more about choosing in-home care for your loved one in the Montgomery County, MD area? Give us a call today. Our team cares about the happiness and health of your parents as if they were our own.

Schedule your in-home consultation today by giving us a call at 240-283-4984 or contact us online.

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