5 Signs YOUR LOVED ONE IS READY Stoney Brook ASSISTED LIVING Assisted Living Deciding to place a loved one into assisted living is one of the most difficult decisions you may face in life. Watching a loved one age and seeing their abilities change can leave many feeling helpless. StoneyBrook Suites is here to help when that time comes. 1 Have there been any red flags? Has your loved one fallen, gotten in a fender bender, confused medications or had a medical scare? These can be indicators that it may be time to look into assisted care. 2 Is the house in disarray? If mail is piling up, the house as clean as it used to be or laundry and linens aren't getting clean, maintaining the house is probably becoming more than your loved one can manage. 3 Noticeable weight loss, body odor or change in looks? These are signs that your loved one is having a problem managing activities of daily living. Assistance may be needed in areas like food preparation or personal hygiene. This is also a sign of loneliness or depression. Complaints of loneliness, depression or social withdrawal? Losing a spouse or close friend, or having limited social opportunities due to a lack of mobility or transportation, may leave your loved one isolated and depressed. Signs of fire, trouble with appliances or entrances left open? Safety and security issues are common reasons to research an alternative living arrangement. The thought of a major accident can be terrifying. As loved ones age, they may begin to forget things that can lead to safety concerns. Brookings 605-692-1013 Dakota Dunes 605-242-0013 Huron 605-352-0014 Sioux Falls 605-373-0013 Watertown 605-882-0013 Schedule a tour and see the quality of life available to you or a loved one. 5 Signs YOUR LOVED ONE IS READY Stoney Brook ASSISTED LIVING Assisted Living Deciding to place a loved one into assisted living is one of the most difficult decisions you may face in life . Watching a loved one age and seeing their abilities change can leave many feeling helpless . StoneyBrook Suites is here to help when that time comes . 1 Have there been any red flags ? Has your loved one fallen , gotten in a fender bender , confused medications or had a medical scare ? These can be indicators that it may be time to look into assisted care . 2 Is the house in disarray ? If mail is piling up , the house as clean as it used to be or laundry and linens aren't getting clean , maintaining the house is probably becoming more than your loved one can manage . 3 Noticeable weight loss , body odor or change in looks ? These are signs that your loved one is having a problem managing activities of daily living . Assistance may be needed in areas like food preparation or personal hygiene . This is also a sign of loneliness or depression . Complaints of loneliness , depression or social withdrawal ? Losing a spouse or close friend , or having limited social opportunities due to a lack of mobility or transportation , may leave your loved one isolated and depressed . Signs of fire , trouble with appliances or entrances left open ? Safety and security issues are common reasons to research an alternative living arrangement . The thought of a major accident can be terrifying . As loved ones age , they may begin to forget things that can lead to safety concerns . Brookings 605-692-1013 Dakota Dunes 605-242-0013 Huron 605-352-0014 Sioux Falls 605-373-0013 Watertown 605-882-0013 Schedule a tour and see the quality of life available to you or a loved one .