Having a loved one age can be very hard. You might have a parent or a grandparent who used to be independent and self-sustaining but now needs constant around the clock care. If this is the case for you, it is important that you get them the help that they need. This might mean helping them get into an assisted living center. Here are a couple signs that your loved one is ready for assisted living.  

1. They Forget Normal, Everyday Things

One of the first signs that you will start to notice is that your loved one is forgetting things often. For instance, they might be missing bills that they usually were able to pay, they might forget what day it is, or they might forget to put their groceries away. Although some of these spouts of forgetfulness may be harmless, in other cases they can be very dangerous.

Imagine if your loved one forgets to turn off the stove, leaves food out too long so that it becomes contaminated, or leaves the water running over night and floods the house. Once they start forgetting things, it might be best if they lived somewhere where they were supervised.

2. They Are Not Physically Caring For Themselves

Another way that you know that your loved one is ready for assisted living is that they are no longer caring for themselves physically. They might be staying in their pajamas all day, showering or bathing only once a week, not brushing their teeth and so forth.

When they stop caring for themselves, it could be for a couple reasons. First they could be having a hard time actually bathing themselves, so it takes too much work to get washed and dressed. The second reason could be that they are depressed and no longer feel a desire to get ready for the day. And lastly, they could be forgetting what time of day it is, or believe that they already got ready that day. Any of these signs mean that it is time for assisted living.

3. They Are Becoming Paranoid or Violent

Some people find themselves dealing with paranoia or violent spells as they age. This is generally a sign of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. When these sorts of behavior changes happen it can be dangerous for everyone present, including your aging loved one. This is why it is important that you get them help as soon as possible.

These are just a couple signs that your loved one is ready for assisted living. For more information about assisted living, contact a home like Alpine Manor Home For Adults.