One of the most difficult things to face in life is when you realize that a parent is not able to function normally due to confusion and memory loss. While it can be disheartening to you that they cannot remember the simplest things, like their favorite nickname for you when you were a child, it can be downright terrifying when they don't remember when—or if—they last took a dosage of their prescription medication.
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As your loved ones age, they may prefer to remain in their own home, where they are comfortable and are surrounded by familiar scenery, and they may not want to move to an assisted-living home. When you are not able to provide your loved one the safety and attention they can have in an assisted-living home, you can use these tips to help you convert your aging senior's bathroom.
Convert the Toilet
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If your parent is no longer in a position to live on their own, and you are investigating assisted living facilities, then you need to make a checklist of what the facility needs to have. Some places will have more features than others, so it's important that you know ahead of time what your parent will have once they move in. Below are three important things you need to make sure that the facility has.
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When a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, this doesn't mean an immediate move to a nursing home for supervised care. People in early stages of dementia can still live home independently, with some safety measures put into place. Once the dementia progresses, it will be time for a more structured environment such as assisted living or a nursing home. You can set up your loved one at home where they have the support necessary to remain independent as long as possible.
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Assisted living doesn't equal full-on nursing care. If your parent (or grandparent) is heading out of an independent living situation, exploring assisted living facilities is likely to be on your agenda. With that in mind, knowing what to look for is an essential part of the process. You're already on the hunt for a clean community that respects senior citizens and has well-trained staff. But what else should you add to your list of requirements?
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