Often
times this does become a tough issue for both parties. They may feel
the same way you do, but be unsure of what that could mean to the
children and grandchildren. Things like ‘but where will we celebrate the
Holidays?’ often prevent grandparents from downsizing their homes,
shift to living with family, assisted living or other options.
Look for the signs.
- Are they using the rooms upstairs or having difficulty doing so?
- Is the yard as maintained as it used to be?
- Is there a risk of falling in the home?
Sometimes
the answer is not for them to leave, but to augment the environment.
Being vigilant about the signs of your parents being overburdened and
assisting with altering their environment can keep them happy and
healthy in their home longer.
Whatever
happens, research assisted living homes now for the future. Figure out
who offers what and where, and have an idea long before anyone needs a
facility which you may prefer. Living By Your Design has a free senior
community referral service that can help you match your needs and wishes
with available communities in the area.
