3 Tips For Making The Transition To A Senior Living Residence Easier

The transition from their own personal residence to a senior living residence can sometimes be somewhat difficult for your senior loved one. It is a change and change is often hard because there are a lot of unknowns and this can bring on anxiety. Thankfully, there are certain things that you can do to help make this transition a smooth and successful one for your loved one.

Tour The Senior Living Residence With Them

When your loved one goes to tour the senior living residence where they will potentially be living for the first time, it can be incredibly helpful if you go with them. You can help them view the residence in a positive light and point out all of the awesome features that it has and opportunities that it provides for them. This can help them to see positive things that they otherwise may not have seen and can go a long way in reducing their anxiety and even getting them excited.

Help Them Personalize Their Space

Making the senior living residence look and feel like home can help them to feel much more comfortable in their new space. This can include simple things like displaying pictures, putting their favorite blanket on the bed, and organizing all of their knitting materials where they can easily get to them. This personalizes the space and helps them to enjoy being in their new home.

Visit Them Often 

Once your loved one has officially moved into the space, it is important that you visit them often. This lets them know that you love them and care a great deal about how they are doing. This also lets you to see how the transition is going for them and allows you to help them in any way possible.

For more tips on how to make transitioning to a senior living residence easier for your loved one, visit us today at Mayberry Gardens.