Preparing For Compassionate Assisted Living: Tips For Seniors

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Seniors may start to need a little bit more help around the house to keep them safe and healthy. When it comes to their safety, it’s important to make sure everything they need is easily accessible, including help. One way to do this is to move into an assisted living community. For many seniors, though, this is a highly emotional decision. While they may need the help, they may be worried about what the future holds. 

Figure Out What’s Needed

It’s important for seniors to start thinking about what they really need. Today’s compassionate assisted living options offer personalized care as well as many different features, like private or shared suites, so there’s something for everyone. Seniors will want to think about their expectations, what they want to do during their time in the community, and more. This will help them to narrow down the options to find an assisted living community that’s going to be a great fit. 

Look Into Different Communities

It’s a good idea to look closely at the different communities to find one that’s going to be a good fit. Each one will offer different levels of care, housing styles, socialization options, and more. Seniors will want to take a tour of the community to learn more about what to expect if they choose it, as well as to see what they think about everything the community can offer. Take the time to tour at least a few communities to make it easier to find one that’s going to have everything the senior needs. 

Start to Think About Downsizing

Seniors moving into assisted living can’t take everything with them, so they’ll need to downsize. They may want to find out how much they can bring to their new home before starting this process, so they know how much to get rid of before the move. For instance, some communities will be fully furnished, while they may be able to bring their existing furniture in some places. Once this is determined, it’s time to go through everything and get rid of anything that’s not needed anymore or won’t be needed in the new home. 

Think About How to Embrace the Change

Though the senior may think practically about the move and be ready for new opportunities, it’s a good idea for them to stop and think about any emotions they’re feeling about moving into assisted living. This can be a great opportunity for them and give them the help they need while allowing them to be as independent as possible, but it can still be hard to actually move to a new home. It’s important to take the time to embrace the change by thinking about the new potential of the assisted living community, what they’re going to be able to do at the new home, and how much fun they can have when they have more opportunities to socialize with friends. 

If you’re starting to need a little more help around the house or you’d like to be somewhere you can more easily socialize, assisted living can be a great idea. To start looking into this, think about what you need and want in a community. Follow the steps here to get prepared for the next chapter of your life so you can make the most of it.