My Senior Citizen Loved One Needs More Care - Where to Start With Assisted and Independent Living

Watching your senior loved ones age is never easy.of Commerce and other social communication
They may struggle to get around, forget names, skipwebsite(s) like... Buzztown.com, which are excellent
meals, and even forgo personal hygiene. What doexamples to find Durango senior living facilities, senior
you do? What is the best choice for mom or dad?home health care and nursing homes surrounding
There are nursing homes, assisted living, independentDurango and the Four-Corners.
living, long term elderly care, and home health careVisit all of the facilities, talk with the professionals and
options. These choices may seem overwhelming andtheir facility's staff members, ask a ton of questions,
endless. In fact, there are hundreds of Coloradoand evaluate the best options for your loved one. It
nursing homes and assisted living facilities in your ownis important to involve your senior loved-one during
backyard.this process, as they will be the one receiving the
Step back and evaluate the situation. What are theultimate care.
risk factors facing your senior loved ones? ManyKeep in mind, however, the senior citizen may be
include: falling, mismanaging medications and nutritionalreluctant to accept help or move from their home.
deficiencies. Seniors are at risk... and if ignored, willThese emotions are very common and need to be
end up in a dangerous situation or even in a longrecognized.
term senior citizen assisted living facility or a nursingThe process from here can get "tricky" if you have
home before their time.determined your senior loved one needs extra help
Now's the time to gather your family, friends, andor should move to a senior care facility. Your next
other support systems and set up a meeting.step is to weigh the risk factors versus their personal
Research the local senior living options in your area.desires.
Turn to (in this instance) the local Durango Chamber