With advancing years come physical problems that can make life difficult. The elderly often do not realize their own frailties and prefer to live alone in a place and conditions that they are familiar with, even if going to an assisted living facility would be safer and more convenient. According to research by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) about 90% of people of the age of 65 and more want to live in their own homes for as long as they can. Studies reveal that living at home may offer emotional benefits to seniors, but that does not outweigh the psychological and physical issues and risks that exist. Image Courtesy: Pexels Signs of Problems If you have a loved one who is living alone and who will not move to a senior care center, trying to force the issues is often unwise. Instead, it is better to monitor the situation to know when staying alone is simply no longer safe. Among the many signs, these are some of the most common: Inability to look afte