As seniors age, they sometimes come across new experiences that can change their personalities. While this is often completely normal, it’s important to be aware of sudden personality changes in case they signal a need for help. Keep a close eye on your senior loved one to ensure these changes are only a normal part of the aging process.
Resistance to Change
The classic description of seniors set in their ways often rings true for older adults. This is because many seniors have refined their lifestyles by the time they hit their golden years, and they prefer to keep things the way they are. However, it’s important to note that those experiencing memory loss due to conditions such as Alzheimer’s may resist change out of the need to adhere to a strict schedule.
For seniors living with Alzheimer’s or another form of age-related dementia, compassionate help is available. If you’re looking for reliable dementia care, Barrie Home Care Assistance offers high-quality at-home care for seniors who are managing the challenges of cognitive decline. We offer a revolutionary program called the Cognitive Therapeutics Method (CTM), which uses mentally stimulating activities to boost cognitive health in the elderly. CTM has proven to help seniors with dementia regain a sense of pride and accomplishment and learn how to engage with others in an enjoyable way.
Introversion
Some seniors go through a period of deep introspection when they reflect upon their lives. For this reason, your loved one may be quieter at group events in an attempt to take in everything going on around him or her. However, introversion can sometimes indicate other problems, such as depression. Therefore, it’s important to look for signs such as self-isolation that could indicate your loved one is experiencing negative emotions.
The regular companionship of a home caregiver can help your loved one alleviate feelings of depression and isolation. Elder care agencies can be a great boon to seniors. With the help of the caregivers at Home Care Assistance, your aging loved one can lead a happier and healthier life. We offer a revolutionary program called the Balanced Care Method, which encourages seniors to eat nutritious foods, exercise and socialize regularly, and focus on other lifestyle factors that increase life expectancy.
Moodiness
Increased frustration and anger are fairly common in older adults who have difficulty with tasks that were once simple to accomplish. However, serious mood swings could be caused by dementia, depression, or a stroke. Seniors experiencing serious frustration with their daily tasks may also be developing a health condition like arthritis that needs attention.
Apathy
After years of handling personal issues, seniors often develop a knack for letting things roll off their backs. A little apathy is normal if your loved one simply lets trivial matters go. However, seniors who seem to stop caring about the people or hobbies they once loved may be facing something more serious. Dementia, depression, and severe memory loss can all create feelings of apathy in seniors.
A professional caregiver can help your loved one manage these emotional changes and monitor his or her behaviour in case more serious issues arise. Not every senior has the same care needs, which means they don’t all need the same type of homecare. Barrie families can rely on Home Care Assistance to provide individualized care plans to meet their elderly loved ones’ unique care needs. Our holistic Balanced Care Method was designed to help seniors focus on healthy lifestyle habits such as eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, and maintaining strong social ties, and our Cognitive Therapeutics Method offers mentally stimulating activities that can stave off cognitive decline and delay the onset of dementia. To schedule a free in-home consultation, give us a call at 647-970-3803 today.