We always want what is best for our loved ones, especially when it comes to taking care of our parents in their later years of life. It is never an easy choice, and it can be just as hard on the rest of the family as it is on the parent being moved. However, there are some things you can do to make the transition easier and help your loved one adjust to senior assisted living in Hillsborough FL. Here are a few of the things we recommend to those we work with here at Small Assisted Living Coalition:
Keep them as involved as possible- If they are able, let them be involved with the process as much as you possibly can. Show them where they are going to be staying and let them offer their thoughts and feelings about it. Also let them know that you are doing this for their sake and with their best interests in mind.
Let them decorate their room- to whatever extent they are able, let them set up their new living space as they wish. Let them bring a few of their favorite things from home to help them feel more comfortable and let them do as much as possible to make the place feel like a home.
Show them everything there is to do- talk to them about everything they can do at the facility and show them areas like the dining area, craft room, game area, and so forth, so they can be excited about it and have something that they can look forward to doing while they are there.
Give them time to feel their own emotions- it is natural for your loved one to feel hurt or even abandoned after the move to a senior assisted living facility, and this is normal. It is best to give them time to feel these emotions and then help them adjust to their new life.
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