Making the Move
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If you’re in a season of life where the topic of senior living comes up a lot, you probably know just how emotional this subject can be. Aging parents often feel a sense of denial or fear of being a burden to their children, and their children can feel a sense of guilt or loss when they suggest it may be time for mom and dad to consider long-term care options.
The good news is that these feelings are completely normal, and you don’t have to handle them on your own. We have all kinds of resources that can help you navigate the journey, covering everything from what questions to ask when you tour a community to how to make your new senior living apartment feel just like home sweet home.
Making the Most of Your Community Tour
One of the most important steps you can do before making the decision to move is to attend an in-person tour at a few communities. But how do you know which ones to visit, and what should you do once you get there? These are excellent questions, and we have a few helpful answers on how you can increase your chances of finding the community that is right for you.
How to Get Your Move Started
You’ve done your research, visited the communities on your list and made a decision on which one is right for you. Now you have to start getting ready to move. There’s a lot that goes into this part of the senior living journey, and we have some resources that can help make this transition easier for you and the rest of your family. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started.
What to Expect on Moving Day
Everyone knows moving day can be a little stressful and chaotic. There are boxes all over the house, last minute items to pack, and schedules to keep. But even though there are bound to be a few unexpected mishaps that pop up in the process of moving, there are a lot of things you can do in advance to make moving day less stressful. Keep reading to learn more about how you can prepare to make it through moving day without feeling overwhelmed.
Settling into Your New Community
If you’ve made it through the community tours and the moving process, you’re probably in a new apartment surrounded by new people, new activities and new routines. You might feel like a lot (maybe even too much) has changed all at once. Rest assured that those feelings are normal, and it’s okay if it takes a little time to feel at ease. Fortunately there are a few things you can do to make the transition to senior living easier after moving in.