Assisted Living – Having the Conversation
If your parent is experiencing the early stages of dementia, there may be other concerning behaviors. These could include behaviour such as aggression, irritability, confusion, and wandering. It’s important to keep an eye out for any changes in their cognitive function or behavior. You want to ensure that your loved ones are safe, healthy and comfortable in their living situation.
End-of-Life: The Final Stage
As seniors approach the end of their life, they may experience physical changes such as fatigue, weakness, and pain. Cognitive changes may also occur, including confusion and memory loss. Social changes can include isolation and loneliness. It is essential to recognize these changes and provide appropriate support and care for your loved one during this time.
Crisis Management: The Fourth Stage of Aging
As your loved one ages, their needs may change unexpectedly. The crisis management stage is a crucial period where your senior family member requires immediate medical support. At this stage, they must either live in a skilled nursing facility or receive extensive professional care at home. This transition can be challenging, but with the right support, it can be managed smoothly.
Dependence Stage of Living
Seniors who have reached the dependence stage require a safe and secure environment. Essenwood Residential Home provides 24-hour care, ensuring seniors receive assistance whenever they need it. We have security measures in place to protect residents. Our staff members can to respond to emergency situations.
Inter Dependency in Aging
There are basically 5 stages of aging. Not everyone experiences all five stages, neither do they follow a predictable pattern. The process in each person is unique. In this blog, we look at the second of the stages of aging – Inter Dependency. We will look at the rest of the stages of aging in our next three blogs.
Stages of Aging
There are basically 5 stages of aging. Not everyone experiences all five stages, neither do they follow a predictable pattern. The process in each person is unique. In this blog, we look at the first of the stages of aging – Self Sufficiency.