Tips for Moving Into A Senior Living Community
It all begins with an idea.
Moving into senior living can be a stressful time. Here are some tips to make the process smoother:
Research Options: Utilizing a service like 2 Navigate Senior Living can be incredibly beneficial during the preparation and transition to a senior living community. 2 Navigate Senior Living will assist with helping you research your options and provide personalized guidance.
Visiting Communities: Tour multiple communities to get a feel for the environment, staff, and available ammenities. Ask questions about daily activities, healthcare services, and social opportunities. 2 Navigate Senior Living is able to arrange these visits and be a part of them to help you navigate your choices.
Plan Ahead: Start preparing for the move well in advance. Create a timeline for packing, downsizing, and arranging the move. If you are moving into assisted living or memory care, there may be medical paperwork and medical evaluations needed for the community you choose. Those will need to be completed before move in. 2 Navigate Senior Living will help provide guidance and help with providing resources to arrange the move.
Downsize Thoughtfully: Sort through belongings and decide what to keep, donate, and discard. This can be an emotional time for you or your loved one that is moving into senior living. Remember to remain calm and focus on the main goal of moving into the community you have choosen. Safety is the number one priority, take what will fit comfortably into your new space. If possible, move before selling your home (if applicable). This will give you time and space to process the downsize.
Logistical Assistance: 2 Navigate Senior Living can help with the coordination of the move with providing resources for moving companies, and companies that specialize in moving seniors.
Engage with the Community: Once you have moved into the senior living community, participate in activities and meet your neighbors. Building relationships will help you feel more at home.
Communicate Your Needs: Don’t hesitate to express any concerns or needs you have with staff members. They are there to help you adjust and ensure your comfort.
Moving into a senior living community can be a positive step towards a fullfilling lifestyle, and taking these steps will help you navigate the change more easily.
By leveraging the expertise and resources of 2 Navigate Senior Living, you can make the transition to a senior living community much less stressful. You will gain confidence with the knowledge you learn and understand about the senior community you choose.