Watching a loved one live with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or any other memory impairment is not easy. Out of love and compassion, many families attempt to provide care for their loved one on their own. But, many seniors living with memory impairment do eventually reach a point when they will greatly benefit from professional memory care.

While making the decision to seek memory care is personal for every family, the situations below may indicate that it’s time to seek professional care for your loved one.

• Getting lost or disoriented while driving or walking on a familiar route
• Losing prescriptions, forgetting to take medication, or taking the improper dose
• Personality changes like increased aggression or withdrawal from loved ones
• Dangerous incidents at home like forgetting to turn off the stove or leaving the door or gate open, making oneself susceptible to crime like burglary
• A noticeable decline in grooming, such as an overgrown, unkempt beard or wearing clothes that appear to be unwashed
• Lack of cooperation with family caregivers

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