318-445-8343

Regency House

Regency House 5131 Masonic Drive Alexandria, LA 71301
318-445-8343

When is it Time

When can you tell that it’s time for additional care for your loved-one?

PERSONAL HYGIENE

  • Decreased attention to personal care
  • Not bathing regularly
  • Wearing the same clothes day after day
  • Difficulty getting in and out of the shower or tub
  • Difficulty getting on and off the toilet

HOUSEHOLD

  • Falling behind on bills
  • Old mail piling up
  • Calls from creditors
  • Neglecting housework, laundry, and home repairs
  • Confining his or herself to only a few rooms in the house
  • Hoarding

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE

  • Skipping regular meals
  • Lack of food in the house
  • Not exercising

MEMORY LOSS

  • Diminished communication skills
  • Repeating questions or statements
  • Frequently misplacing items
  • Trusting strangers or falling for scams
  • Wandering away from home

MEDICATION CONCERNS

  • Forgetting to take medications
  • Running out of medications or not properly ordering medications
  • Holding on to expired medications

LACK OF SOCIALIZATION

  • Excessive moodiness, crying or anxiety
  • Insomnia or excessive sleeping
  • Losing touch with friends or becoming isolated
  • A loss of interest in regular activities
  • Loss of mobility

FEAR

  • Becoming excessively paranoid and/or fearful of others
  • Afraid to be alone, especially at night
  • Becoming increasingly dependent on family members
  • Believing that the neighborhood is not as safe as it used to be

CAREGIVER QUESTIONS

  • Is it safe for your loved one to navigate independently?
  • Is he/she having difficulty walking, moving around, or with falling?
  • Is he/she having difficulty with routine needs such as dressing, grooming, bathing or taking medications?
  • Is the constant care required of an elderly parent beyond the primary caregiver’s physical capabilities?  Has the caregiver become impatient or irritable in their new role?
  • Would ongoing activity, programs, increased social interaction and stimulation improve your loved one’s happiness and sense of well-being?
  • Would placement outside the home result in more enjoyable visits and outings between your loved one and primary family caregiver?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions we can help. We are happy to provide further
insight and guidance regarding your loved one’s unique situation and needs.

MORE QUESTIONS?

If you would like some additional information or have any questions,
Please feel free to contact our administrator at 318.445.8343.