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Is It Time to Consider Assisted Living?

Signs It’s Time to Move to an Assisted Living Community

If you’re thinking about whether it’s the right time to transition your parent or senior loved one to an assisted living community, we understand how difficult it can be for everyone involved to know what’s best. What factors should be taken into account? Are there any signs you should be looking for?

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Here are some indicators that it may be time to initiate the conversation.

  • Health conditions are becoming harder to manage. Is your loved one’s deteriorating health becoming a struggle for you or for them? Rather than trying to handle your loved one’s declining health on your own or risking further complications, it may be beneficial for them if you partner with a team of professionals who are dedicated to their well-being. In assisted living, caregivers can also help your loved one with bathing, dressing, medication management and other activities of daily living.
  • Daily tasks are becoming challenging. It’s common for seniors to need extra help with personal care as their abilities change. If you’ve noticed that your loved one is having trouble with things like keeping up with personal hygiene, preparing meals or keeping the house tidy, assisted living can help. You’ll have staff to assist with everyday tasks, so you don’t have to worry about them.
  • Safety concerns at home. Home safety is an important consideration. If your loved one is having difficulty moving around their home or is worried about falling due to clutter, stairs or other obstacles, it may be time to think about a safer environment. Assisted living communities are designed with safety in mind, including accessible spaces and 24-hour staff to ensure you’re never alone if you need help.
  • Accidents or emergencies. Consider whether your loved one would be confident in responding appropriately to emergencies like taking a fall, having a kitchen accident, a medical scare or getting into a fender bender. Before a more serious incident occurs, a move to assisted living can bring help with transportation for shopping and appointments, provide fresh, healthy meals, as well as offer a safe environment for your loved one.

Every situation is different, but if your loved one is showing several of the above signs, it may be time to start a conversation about transitioning to an assisted living community. Here are some advantages you’ll find at The Stayton at Museum Way.

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Advantages of Assisted Living at The Stayton:

  • Professional care – With the dedicated attention of our team of professionals, your loved one always has help with bathing, grooming, medication management and much more.
  • Social engagement – Residents thrive at our community with a wide array of opportunities for socialization, group activities and holistic wellness programming.
  • Worry-free living – Housekeeping, cooking and home maintenance are all taken care of so residents are free to spend their days doing what they enjoy.
  • Safety and security – Help is always close at hand at The Stayton. Secure entrances and wireless call systems provide reassurance while caring associates are ready to assist 24 hours a day/7, days a week.
  • Peace of mind – You can feel confident that your loved one is in a safe, secure and supportive environment; and if needs change, our Life Care plan ensures their future health needs.

We Are Here to Help and Answer Questions

We encourage you to reach out to us with any questions you may have about Assisted Living at The Stayton – we’re here to ensure that you or your loved one feels truly supported and enabled to thrive.

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