If you feel that your parents are too young or healthy to consider assisted living, perhaps you should reconsider the benefits. Sometimes, an elderly person’s quality of life will dramatically improve with a sense of community and companionship. Other times, adult children are unable to see many of the signs that that parent may need a 24-hour caregiver. That is why this list has been compiled to show the various reasons why assisted living may be a viable option for your aging parents. Let’s take a look.

Increased Safety

Elderly folks are, unfortunately, more likely to lose their balance and fall due to reductions in mobility, vision, and hearing. What’s worse is that in their frail condition, bones are more likely to break during an otherwise minor fall and their bodies are simply more vulnerable to serious injury overall.

However, assisted living facilities are designed with this information in mind and enable greater mobility, and ensure better accessibility, reducing the likelihood of falls. The safety provided by an assisted living facility also extends to security. Alarms are installed that will go off if anyone tries to leave the building without permission. This is a welcome thought to the families of those that are experiencing dementia or suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Assistance With Daily Tasks

Without a home to be concerned about, your parents will no longer have to be worried about routine tasks like house cleaning and maintenance. In addition, daily tasks that relate to their health and well-being, such as bathing, cooking, laundry, and self care, can be achieved with a bit of help from the staff of such a facility. That means you can rest well, knowing your mother or father is being well cared for.

Medical Care

Most of the time, an assisted living facility will employ nursing assistants that check on your parents around the clock to assist them with their medical needs, including taking their prescribed medications, and helping them battle minor illnesses, such as colds and the flu.

Improved Quality of Life

Older adults want to maintain their independence and dignity, and assisted living allows for that, but with the added cushion of care and security. It also gives lonely seniors a community of like-minded individuals to socialize with, rather than living in isolation and loneliness.

In conclusion, if you know that your parents are safe, healthy, and happy, you can relax and enjoy your own life without worry and concern. Seniors themselves will also feel supported and safe, knowing that they are never alone.