12/08/2025
The Hidden Costs of Delaying Memory Care for Your Elderly Loved One
Deciding when to seek memory care for a loved one can be a very difficult conversation. Unfortunately, when families put off that conversation, they cause a delay that comes with serious costs - emotional, financial, and physical - profoundly impacting your aging parent and your entire family.
For one thing, consider that cognitive decline is always progressive. Waiting too long can mean missing out on a window where your loved one can still participate in deciding steps for their future.
Other things to consider are:
- Worsening Safety Hazards and Risk (and the High Cost of an Unforseen Accident)
- The Toll on the Family and Caregiver Health
- The Cost and Inconvenience of arranging for In-Home Care and Home Modifications
If you are starting to explore memory care for your loved one, don't wait for a crisis to make the decision for you. Taking the first step is the hardest part, but it's a step toward peace, safety, and a better quality of life for your entire family.
Read the entire article here: https://presentmomentsseniorliving.com/blog/the-hidden-costs-of-delaying-memory-care-for-your-elderly-loved-one/
Call Mark Gladden directly at (442) 232-2824 to learn about our residential accommodation for elderly adults that includes memory care.
Deciding when to seek memory care for a loved one can be a very difficult conversation. Unfortunately, when families put off that conversation, they cause a
