Helping Seniors Adjust to Assisted Living

Helping your senior loved one adjust to assisted living may not be as smooth sailing as you anticipate. Here are a few ways to help them transition without it feeling overwhelming.

Discovering Your Senior Loved One’s Assisted Living Expectations

Many seniors struggle with the idea of assisted living because of the common misconceptions surrounding it. Here are a few tips on helping them overcome these misunderstandings.

Obstacles to Overcome When Convincing a Senior to Move to Assisted Living

Moving is definitely a stressful event in one’s life, especially when it’s your senior loved one moving from there home to an assisted living facility.

What If Mom Calls and Begs You to Take Her from Assisted Living When She First Moves In?

Depending on the facility, there may be wonderful activities, entertainment options, transportation services, friends to make, and much more that your mother might soon discover.

What Are Some Signs Mom Is Adjusting Well to Assisted Living?

Not everyone is going to adjust to significant changes in their life at the same pace or in the same way, so it’s important not to get caught up in looking for these specific signs.

What Can You Do to Help Your Aging Mother Adjust to Assisted Living Better?

You may feel as though you made a mistake suggesting assisted living to your elderly mother.