Adjusting to Assisted Living
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Adjusting to Assisted Living
A life-changing event like moving to an assisted living facility is difficult for most. Residents need time to adjust to their new daily life.
These decisions do not come easy. There likely were many conversations with your senior loved one regarding the change, planning, and making the move. But all the planning in the world may not make it any easier.
Seniors still must find ways to adjust to their new home. All eventually find themselves welcome into the community and enjoy the support.
Average Adjustment Periods
There is no set time that a person will adjust when moving into an assisted living community. Every person is different. So, their view of the situation, the community, and overall feelings will vary.
While communities will encourage residents to take part in events, welcome them into the family, and ensure they have all the care they need. Everyone will have an adjustment period. It is important to support your loved one through this time.
New residents could adjust in as little as a week, others adjust in months, while others may need even longer. It all depends on the resident, their situation, and how they feel about living in a senior living community.
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Factors that Affect the Adjustment Time
There may not be a specific timeframe designated to expect a complete adjustment. But there are several factors to consider that can make the transition easier.
Living Space
This is an important consideration. Seniors likely gave up their home when moving to the community.
So, talk to your loved one about the things they miss the most and try to bring them to the community. Most places allow residents to decorate and furnish with belongings. Their favorite reading chair, coffee mug, painting, or other items of sentimental value.
Things like these will put their touch in the apartment and make it feel familiar. To help make it feel like home.
Visits
Some residents may fear that being in an assisted living community means they are being abandoned.
Help ease that fear by remaining in constant contact with your loved one. Depending on their preference and boundaries, call and visit when you are able.
This reminder that they are still a very important part of your life can ease the adjustment into the community life.
Community Experience
Another factor to take into consideration is the community’s commitment to providing engaging activities for residents.
It is common practice in senior and assisted living communities to provide activities and events that residents can enjoy. These help new residents integrate with their peers, make new friends, and share new experiences.
The feeling of being a part of a welcoming community combats feeling of isolation and loneliness. Which helps residents feel at home.
The Benton House Difference
Benton House communities feature award-winning care and support. Where residents receive support from a team of certified caregivers that deliver services with compassion, dignity, respect, and always choice.
We are ready to help caregivers, families, and seniors find the right care solution. Even if we are not your ultimate choice, we stand ready to help.
When you are ready to learn more about what Benton House offers, please fill out the form found on this page. One of our representatives will contact you, can discuss your needs in more detail, and can provide more information regarding our assisted living solutions.
The road to feeling at home within an assisted living community is not always smooth. Help your loved one through every step by handling the details and being there for them. Your help is invaluable, and we want to support you. Learn more about moving a loved one to assisted living.
