Things To Look For: 1 | GARAGE Has your loved one lost their driver’s licence? This can limit their Independence, as they will need to depend on others to run errands and get to appointments. 2 | LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM Aside from watching TV, how else is your loved one staying busy? If bills and newspapers are making the house look cluttered, it could mean your loved one is having trouble keeping up with the housework. 3 | WASHROOM Has your loved one stopped bathing? Did they once take pride in their appearance, and now it seems they don’t care? Take a look around. If there are spills on the floor, it could mean your loved one isn’t reaching the bathroom in time. 4 | BEDROOM Do you have concerns about correct medication use? Have pills been left in the blister pack, or are medications spilled on the floor? 5 | YARD Are the gardens and lawn looking as good as they once did? Yard work is strenuous. Your loved one might need a helping hand to keep the yard looking neat. 6 | KITCHEN Check the fridge for spoiled food or evidence of fresh food from a recent trip to the grocery store. Is your loved one living on tea and frozen or processed food? 7 | STAIRS Does your loved one stick to one floor of the house? This could be because they feel they can’t manage the stairs, or they could be afraid of falling. piling up? Does your loved one complain they don’t have any clean clothes? Household chores are tiresome, and washing machines in the basement can be tough to access. 8 | LAUNDRY ROOM Is the laundry
A move to Seasons means you no longer need to worry about cooking meals, cleaning and taking care of a house, or figuring out how to get to the grocery store or doctor’s appointments— we happily take care of all that. Making this decision sooner means more time spent enjoying yourself!
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There are some signals that your loved one may be struggling to live at home alone. Changes in physical appearance and mood and changes in their surroundings are indicators that they may need assistance. For example, maybe your dad used to take pride in his home, but now you see signs of neglect and disrepair. These could be signs of a more significant issue. Take a look at this infographic and ask yourself some of these questions the next time you pay a visit to your loved one. If you notice any of these or other changes in your loved one’s routine, it may be time to discuss retirement living. Our teams often hear from residents that they “wish they made this decision sooner!” and they are happy to help you, or a loved one, make this same decision if and when it’s right for them.
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