There is no question that moving your aging parent to assisted living facilities in Phoenix, AZ can be difficult. Not only is the actual move taxing on the elderly, making a transition into a new environment can also be quite difficult. The good news is, there are tips that the person’s family can use to help make this process and period easier on everyone.
Visit Often
One of the biggest concerns many elderly people have when moving to a Phoenix assisted living facility is that they won’t see anyone anymore. So don’t let this happen. Make sure to visit often and if you can’t that someone else in the family or a friend does. This will help the senior see that although they are living in an assisted living home, they are not alone. The first few weeks is always challenging as change is always difficult, so don’t be surprised if they express some concerns about the transition. It is good to speak with the staff either in person or by phone about the persons concerns and let them know you are involved and get their take on how things are going as well. Use your judgement and gut feeling when evaluating any situation and let your family member know you love them and be supportive.
Get to Know the Staff
When you get to know the staff at a senior living facility and ensure your aging parent does, as well, it will make everyone feel more at ease. When they know there is someone they can go to and talk to about concerns they may have, they will be more at ease and get more comfortable in their new environment sooner.
When it comes to senior care, it is important to take steps to ensure your aging parent is comfortable. While this can be a difficult transition for everyone, you can’t ignore when more elderly care services are needed. Use the tips here to make the process go as smoothly as possible.
If you need more information about assisted living, visit the A Caring Hand for Mom (and Dad) website read our articles on making “A Happy Transition”.
http://www.acaringhandformom.com/a-happy-transition
