Moving to our adult family home is a big life change
Take some time to talk about the many life changes you will encounter when you make the move to an assisted living home. Everyone in the family should be involved in this conversation because it’s a massive life change that will require a great deal of sacrifice. Remember that if health or memory issues are in play, waiting for an emergency may be far too late. In these scenarios, it’s important to recognize that extra care is needed and must be provided by someone with care-giving experience.
Before sitting down to have this all-important conversation, study your options. Would a large adult family home facility be better for your needs, or would the resident prefer the more home-like environment of a family home? If you’re asking these questions about a loved one, make sure that they are included in these conversations and always be willing to address their concerns. The move won’t be easy for some, but it will be a lot harder if they’re kept out of the loop when decisions are being made.
Always remain positive and be ready to listen. Some of our residents were eager to step into their new life because they were more than ready to let go of some of their personal responsibilities. Others were more resistant, but quickly adapted to their home because they fully understood the many great things we have to offer.
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