Assisted Living Greenville SC: 5 Signs that Your Elderly Loved One Needs More Care

By Bruce Meyer

Senior care services play an important role in the lives of elderly individuals. This is particularly true if your loved one is dedicated to aging in place. But determining the extent of the elder care that your senior needs is not always easy. The home care professionals at Always Best Care of Greenville know that pinpointing the right level of care can be a challenge.

Whether you are offering home care to a parent or grandparent or you have hired part-time assistance, it is possible that your loved one will need a higher degree of care as they age. Here are five signs that your elderly loved one may need further assistance:

1. 
   Your senior is sustaining minor injuries, such as scrapes and bruises, from tripping or stumbling in their home. This may indicate that your loved one is experiencing difficulties walking. Without additional assistance, they may suffer from more serious injuries if they fall.


2. 
   Your elderly loved one's home is not as tidy as it used to be. Oftentimes, as people age, they find it hard to continue to maintain a clean home.


3. 
   Your senior has become increasingly inactive, both physically and mentally. Having additional care may allow them to exercise their minds and bodies—and, ultimately, obtain a higher degree of wellbeing. 


4. 
   Your elderly loved one's diet is becoming less well-rounded and they are facing difficulty in terms of preparing meals and purchasing groceries. This is a major concern, as a healthy diet is important for people of all ages. 


5. 
   Your senior opts to stay home instead of face the challenge of driving. Without transportation, your loved one may become isolated and miss out on activities in which they are eager to participate. 

The elder care professionals of Always Best Care of Greenville are trained to provide different levels of assistance to seniors. From offering basic care to around the clock services, they are able to tailor the care they provide to the needs of elderly individuals. Because the degree of care that your loved one needs may increase over time, it is important to periodically reevaluate the elder care they are receiving and, if necessary, adjust the extent to which professionals assist your senior on a daily basis. In some cases, it may be prudent to consider other options, such as assisted living facilities and nursing homes.


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For more information, please contact Bruce Meyer at  (864) 527-0464.