Roughly 9 million seniors live in assisted or senior living facilities. As that number continues to climb, it’s important to understand senior living.
If you have a family member who’s beginning to transition to senior care, it’s a time of stress and transformation. Your loved one may not want to transition to senior living or may have concerns over what the living situation will feel like once they’ve begun.
Thankfully, there are plenty of senior living tips that can ease the mind of your loved one. If you’re struggling to help them transition, we’re here to help. Read on for a quick guide on how you can begin helping loved ones who are transitioning to senior care.
Understand the Situation
The first step is to do your best to understand the situation. You may only look at the situation from a place of safety or convenience. For example, many people enter senior and assisted living out of concern for safety or mobility.
But your loved one may have a different set of complaints. They may not feel comfortable having others care for them, or the move may injure their pride.
Do your best to speak with your loved one and understand their main concerns. Doing so will allow you to focus your efforts where they most matter.
Provide Help Where You Can
Another important step is to provide help wherever you can. Not everything is something you can control, and you may not have much influence over your loved one’s choices.
But make sure you’re available to help whenever and wherever they need you. By doing so, you ensure they know that you aren’t leaving them behind.
Visit Frequently…
One of the biggest concerns of moving into an assisted living facility is the fear that you’ll grow apart from your family. Studies show that home visitation has declined by 53%.
Do your best to visit your loved one frequently so they know you aren’t leaving them behind. You’ll also ensure healthy communication this way.
…But Not Unrealistically
That said, you shouldn’t visit constantly unless that’s a schedule you can keep up for the foreseeable future. Doing so can make it feel more jarring when you slowly stop visiting. Try to keep a realistic and healthy visiting schedule.
Encourage Socialization
Finally, you should try to encourage your loved one to socialize in the home. Their new neighbors are their new friends and, in a sense, family.
Help them get used to speaking to others and finding new friends. That way, they aren’t lonely on the days you can’t visit.
Understanding Senior Living
Senior assisted living is intimidating, and the transition to senior care can feel overwhelming. Do your best to maintain healthy communication with your loved one and understand their concerns. Help them socialize and stay available during this time of transition.
At Commonwealth Royale Senior Living, we bring compassionate care and vibrant living to your life after the transition to senior care. Contact us today to see how we can help you begin your senior living transition. Call (213) 382-6381 now or visit www.ComRoy.com to learn more.
