Easing the Transition to Assisted Living

Moving out of the family home and into an assisted living community may not be the easiest of transitions. For older adults who've spent decades living at the same address, relocating can be difficult and stressful. However, there are ways for loved ones to help minimize the stress of the move. 

By approaching the transition to assisted living with empathy, effective communication, and support, family members and caregivers can help ease the process and ensure the older adult's well-being and comfort during this important life change. 

 

Tune in for insights on how to support a loved one during this time, and learn about the following:

• Steps to prepare for the transition to Assisted Living (e.g., documents needed, pre-move tour to see living space, amenities, etc.)
• Considerations to help personalize the new living space (e.g., meaningful items from their previous home, furniture that can be moved, etc.)
• Tips on intake paperwork (e.g., who signs, what decisions will you need to make, paying for care, etc.)
• Guidance on moving day transitions (e.g., set up the room ahead of time, etc.)
• Tips to ease the emotional transition to the new community once a loved one has moved (e.g., participation in activities, communication with family and friends, etc.)
• Recommended resources for caregivers and family to support a loved one best while moving to a new community 
• Additional considerations if the person moving has dementia

 

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