By Phil Carey

Here are some things to consider if you think Mom and/or Dad might need to move from their home to an assisted-living facility.

I write this as the son of aging parents who was faced with their decreasing ability to be safe in their own home and to care for themselves without assistance.  I can only provide some key things to look for that might indicate a change is needed.  Your knowledge of your parents and the changes you observe in their comfort and their daily routines should be your best guide, but another person’s experience might be useful in your deliberations.