Daily Living
It may be time to explore additional support when everyday tasks become more difficult.
- Trouble cooking or eating regularly
- Missed medications
- Difficulty bathing, dressing, or grooming
- Reduced mobility
Recognizing when more support may help
You’re Not Alone
Many families begin exploring assisted living after noticing small changes that gradually become bigger concerns.
Perhaps you’re calling several times a day to check on Mom or Dad, losing sleep because you’re worried, rearranging your schedule to help more often, feeling guilty or overwhelmed, or waiting for the next emergency.
These feelings are common and often signal that it may be time to begin exploring additional support.
More time creates more choices
Planning Early Matters
Waiting for a crisis often leaves families with fewer choices and more difficult decisions.
Many families tell us they wish they had started the conversation sooner.
Exploring your options early gives everyone time to:
- Ask questions
- Tour communities
- Involve loved ones in the decision
- Create a thoughtful plan instead of reacting during a crisis
Planning ahead often leads to less stress, more choices, and greater confidence when the time comes to make a decision.
Learning about assisted living doesn’t mean you have to make a decision today. It simply helps you make a more informed decision when the time is right.
A helpful place to begin
Download Our Free Family Guide
Is It Time? A Family Guide for Recognizing the Signs and Creating a Plan with Confidence
Inside you’ll learn:
Signs to watch for
Questions families should discuss
How to talk with your loved one
Steps for making a plan together
A simple decision roadmap
Signs to watch for
Signs It May Be Time
Safety
Falls, balance concerns, confusion, wandering, or forgetting appliances can all be signs that additional support may be needed.
Health & Memory
Increasing forgetfulness, difficulty managing medical conditions, weight loss, poor nutrition, low energy, or fatigue may all be signs to watch for.
Look at the whole picture
Sometimes It’s Not One Big Thing
Sometimes it’s not one big event. It’s several small changes that slowly add up.
A missed medication
A fall that could have been worse
Increasing forgetfulness
Meals being skipped
More isolation
Growing worry among family members
Often, it’s the combination of these changes, not any one event, that signals it may be time to explore additional support.