A sudden fall. A discharge from the hospital or rehab facility. Wandering at night. Confusion or hallucinations. When an elderly loved one is faced with a situation where living at home alone is a bad idea, it can quickly become a crisis...not only for them, but for their support network. People want to help, but often don't know where to turn.
If the incident is URGENT or an EMERGENCY- a sudden fall, fainting, collapse or similar - CALL 911. It's their job, and they're the professionals.
And when it's timely and important but not life threatening, call Strand Senior Living for local guidance.
It can be difficult for seniors and the elderly to handle life alone; when a physical or mental health scare happens it's even more difficult, and this applies not only to the senior but to the entire family and support network. A crisis can be caused by a number of things, and they never happen when it's convenient; they seem to arise at the most inconvenient times, don't they...
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Your mom is being discharged from the hospital at the same time that your spouse is having surgery;
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Your dad gets lost and wrecks his car, then demands a ride to the dealership to buy a new one;
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You get a phone call at 3 a.m. - it's your mom's neighbor telling you that she's sitting on the curb outside;
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Your mom is your dad's caregiver, and she contracts pneumonia and will be spending time in the hospital.
You're not alone. Strand Senior Living's team of local experts are here to help and take care of first things first. Reach out today via phone or text at 704-264-7338, or email laurie@strandseniorliving.com.