Making the decision to move a loved one into aged care is never easy.
Often, families wait until a crisis forces the issue. But recognising the signs early can allow for a smoother, more considered transition.
Here are five indicators that it might be time to consider residential aged care:
1. Frequent Falls or Safety Concerns Is your loved one falling more often, leaving the stove on, or forgetting to lock doors? These are red flags that safety is at risk. Aged care environments like S.Antonio are designed with safety and supervision in mind, reducing the chance of harm.
2. Difficulty Managing Daily Tasks Struggling with cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene or managing medications may suggest that home is no longer a suitable environment. Residential care ensures these essentials are taken care of professionally.
3. Increasing Social Isolation Loneliness can be as harmful to health as physical illness. If your loved one is becoming withdrawn or has lost interest in previously enjoyed activities, the community life of aged care can provide much-needed social interaction.
4. Declining Health or Complex Needs Chronic conditions, memory loss, and mobility issues can escalate. If your loved one’s health needs are becoming too complex to manage at home, aged care can offer consistent clinical support.
5. Caregiver Burnout Family caregivers often sacrifice their own wellbeing. If you or another family member is feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or guilty, it might be time to share the responsibility with professional care providers.
At S.Antonio, we understand how emotional this decision can be. Our compassionate team is here to guide you through every step, with empathy and respect.