Early signs it may be time for memory care to look shaggy, she may be missing or forgetting to make her hair appointments. If they don't seem to care about their appearance any longer, there may be an issue. Sponsored by Country House Residence and memory loss may become confused, wander and/or become agitated very easily. This can put them into all sorts of situations that could endanger their health and safety. When evaluating your loved one's safety, look inward and reflect. How often each day do you worry about them, check on them, or make a call regarding their safety to take a nose-dive is medication UNEXPLAINED PHYSICAL CHANGES Unlike many health conditions, which tend to develop or at least come to light all at once, dementia comes on gradually and the signs can be confusing and easy to miss. The dementia symptoms that most people find familiar - memory loss, confusion and disorientation -are not the only signs that someone may or whereabouts? If it's a lot, you may management. Failing to take be developing Alzheimer's or another have some decisions to make. type of dementia. Symptoms can also include delusions, agitation, sleeplessness, and extreme personality changes that can profoundly affect what your family member needs from their living situation. Whether your loved one is living independently, in assisted living, or with you, you may begin to feel that they have specialized needs that aren't being met. Here are a few early warning signs it's time to consider moving your loved one to memory care. Weight changes, frailty, hunched posture, and moving with difficulty can all indicate that one's ability to navigate the world is declining. Your loved one may be losing weight because they forget to eat, or they may be gaining weight because they forget they've already eaten and then eat again. Hunched posture and moving slowly can be signs of being unsure - do they know where they are going? If you've become concerned about your loved one and think it may be time to explore memory care, reach out to the team at CountryHouse to get support and guidance. The Memory Care Experts at CountryHouse in Cedar Rapids can be reached at 319-826-1094, located at 5710 Gibson Dr., Cedar Rapids. HEALTH TROUBLES When someone has memory loss, one of the first of their care needs prescribed medications on schedule - or taking too much or too little - can lead to serious health problems. PERSONAL HYGIENE WOES It's not easy to talk about body odor, but it can provide one of the top Chronic conditions can worsen clues that your loved one is losing the rapidly if Alzheimer's interferes ability to care for themselves. Look for other changes in appearance as well, such as unwashed or wrinkled clothes, or putting clothes on backwards or inside out. You may notice that grooming practices that were once important to them are no longer happening. If your father, formerly clean-shaven, starts looking or that the food in their fridge has stubbly, he may be forgetting to shave or even how to shave. If your with your loved one's ability to manage treatment. They may miss regular appointments with their physician or dentist. Dementia may also affect your loved one's ability to prepare and eat a nutritious diet. You may notice food on the counter that should have been refrigerated, COUNTRYHOUSE RESIDENCE or memory care expired or gone bad - and they're still eating it. They may even be skipping Country House Residence by Agemark Senier Liing YOU'RE CONSTANTLY WORRIED People with Alzheimer's, dementia, formerly well-coiffed mother begins meals altogether. www.countryhouse.net "They truly gave my mother moments of joy." Kathy. Daughter of CountryHouse resident Moving her mom into assisted living was incredibly difficult for Kathy. So when she realized her mom needed even more advanced dementia care, she looked to CountryHouse for support. Not only did the team answer Kathy's questions and help arrange a speedy move, but they took the time to really get to know her mom's stories and interests. "Kindness and respect are two words that come to my mind when I think of the caregivers at CountryHouse." Discover care exclusively designed for those with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. Schedule a tour at CountryHouse Cedar Rapids today! COUNTRYHOUSE IRESIDENCE for memory care CountryHouse.net/CedarRapids or (319) 826-1094 5710 Gibson Drive. Cedar Rapids, lowa 52411 by Agemark Senior Living Early signs it may be time for memory care to look shaggy, she may be missing or forgetting to make her hair appointments. If they don't seem to care about their appearance any longer, there may be an issue. Sponsored by Country House Residence and memory loss may become confused, wander and/or become agitated very easily. This can put them into all sorts of situations that could endanger their health and safety. When evaluating your loved one's safety, look inward and reflect. How often each day do you worry about them, check on them, or make a call regarding their safety to take a nose-dive is medication UNEXPLAINED PHYSICAL CHANGES Unlike many health conditions, which tend to develop or at least come to light all at once, dementia comes on gradually and the signs can be confusing and easy to miss. The dementia symptoms that most people find familiar - memory loss, confusion and disorientation -are not the only signs that someone may or whereabouts? If it's a lot, you may management. Failing to take be developing Alzheimer's or another have some decisions to make. type of dementia. Symptoms can also include delusions, agitation, sleeplessness, and extreme personality changes that can profoundly affect what your family member needs from their living situation. Whether your loved one is living independently, in assisted living, or with you, you may begin to feel that they have specialized needs that aren't being met. Here are a few early warning signs it's time to consider moving your loved one to memory care. Weight changes, frailty, hunched posture, and moving with difficulty can all indicate that one's ability to navigate the world is declining. Your loved one may be losing weight because they forget to eat, or they may be gaining weight because they forget they've already eaten and then eat again. Hunched posture and moving slowly can be signs of being unsure - do they know where they are going? If you've become concerned about your loved one and think it may be time to explore memory care, reach out to the team at CountryHouse to get support and guidance. The Memory Care Experts at CountryHouse in Cedar Rapids can be reached at 319-826-1094, located at 5710 Gibson Dr., Cedar Rapids. HEALTH TROUBLES When someone has memory loss, one of the first of their care needs prescribed medications on schedule - or taking too much or too little - can lead to serious health problems. PERSONAL HYGIENE WOES It's not easy to talk about body odor, but it can provide one of the top Chronic conditions can worsen clues that your loved one is losing the rapidly if Alzheimer's interferes ability to care for themselves. Look for other changes in appearance as well, such as unwashed or wrinkled clothes, or putting clothes on backwards or inside out. You may notice that grooming practices that were once important to them are no longer happening. If your father, formerly clean-shaven, starts looking or that the food in their fridge has stubbly, he may be forgetting to shave or even how to shave. If your with your loved one's ability to manage treatment. They may miss regular appointments with their physician or dentist. Dementia may also affect your loved one's ability to prepare and eat a nutritious diet. You may notice food on the counter that should have been refrigerated, COUNTRYHOUSE RESIDENCE or memory care expired or gone bad - and they're still eating it. They may even be skipping Country House Residence by Agemark Senier Liing YOU'RE CONSTANTLY WORRIED People with Alzheimer's, dementia, formerly well-coiffed mother begins meals altogether. www.countryhouse.net "They truly gave my mother moments of joy." Kathy. Daughter of CountryHouse resident Moving her mom into assisted living was incredibly difficult for Kathy. So when she realized her mom needed even more advanced dementia care, she looked to CountryHouse for support. Not only did the team answer Kathy's questions and help arrange a speedy move, but they took the time to really get to know her mom's stories and interests. "Kindness and respect are two words that come to my mind when I think of the caregivers at CountryHouse." Discover care exclusively designed for those with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. Schedule a tour at CountryHouse Cedar Rapids today! COUNTRYHOUSE IRESIDENCE for memory care CountryHouse.net/CedarRapids or (319) 826-1094 5710 Gibson Drive. Cedar Rapids, lowa 52411 by Agemark Senior Living