Deciding when to consider memory care for a loved one can be a difficult and emotional decision. Here are some signs that it might be the right time to consider memory care.
Safety concerns: If your family member is at risk of harm for wandering away, forgetting to turn off appliances, cannot manage medications or other life skills; it may be time to consider memory care where he can receive assistance and supervision of daily tasks.
Caregiving responsibilities are overwhelming: Caring for a person with dementia is more than a full-time job, and not all families have the knowledge, patience, or the time to provide 24-hour care.
