Similar to any huge changes in life, moving to assisted living is a big change that will need time to get used to. For many older adults, this move feels like it is thrown upon them rather than something they have chosen for themselves. Therefore, this makes the transition much harder. You might not be able to do anything to make your loved one like their new home automatically, but you can help with the process of getting used to it. The first few months will be the hardest but the discomfort is temporary. A day will come when this community will feel like home to them. Read on to learn about helping your loved one adjust to assisted living!
Make Sure You Pick a Good Fit
If your loved one is stuck inside a community that is not a good fit, it is going to be hard for you. Their unhappiness will not just be temporary as they cannot feel happy and comfortable there. Your first job is to look for the right community for your loved one. Look for those with amenities that are important to your loved ones. Take a look at reviews to see what other people think of the place. Visit the communities that seem the best so your loved one can get a feel of the place before deciding to move. You may not find an assisted living home that is perfect in all areas such that they love it, but you should find one with the basic necessities for your loved one to be happy.
Help Them Make the Place Their Own
If the apartment or suite your loved one is living in feels generic, they will not feel like it is theirs. Be sure to bring along framed photos of loved ones, any decorations that they love and their own bedsheets. Filling the new space with significant items will transform it into something comfortable and familiar. You can add little touches to make it feel like home.
Visit Them Often
Don’t move your loved one into an assisted living community and then leave them behind. Make sure you stick around so they feel like home is nearby, with the people they love. If they feel like they have been shuttled away where no one has to visit them, they will never see the new place as home. If your loved ones understand the move as an essential decision for their health that doesn’t decrease how often they get to see their family, then they will be more willing to welcome the new place as their home.
Experience Discovery Village At Sugarloaf
Discovery Village At Sugarloaf is located north of Atlanta. We offer you quality service and care here in our retirement community. You will be able to enjoy our fun activities and programs every single day. Our professional team is equipped to meet your needs. If you are looking to lead a fulfilling life, come join Discovery Village At Sugarloaf! Feel free to contact us for more information.
