What might have taken quite a long time finally came to pass. Your mother — despite her best intentions and her constant demands to be “left alone” — finally agreed to move into assisted living. Now, after all this time, you realize that assisted living is arguably the best elder care option available to aging men and women, especially those who need some assistance from time to time, like your mother.
It took a bit of convincing to get her to even consider making the move. You have to realize that moving is incredibly stressful for people of all ages, especially as they get older and they feel as though they are losing control of their life and independence.
Whatever the struggle may have been, your mother agreed to at least take a tour. She liked what she saw. She recognized a few people from town already there. After carefully reviewing all the information and weighing her options, she made the commitment. You were relieved.
It meant no longer having to stop by after work, especially a long, difficult, stressful workday. It meant no longer having to worry about her at home alone. However, there may still be challenges ahead. Your mother might be worried about certain things. She may feel homesick. She may not feel completely secure just yet. Below are three ways you can help her feel more secure in this new elder care facility.
Way #1: Call or stop by.
You may not live close enough to make this an everyday thing, nor should you. However, a quick call in the morning or late in the evening to say hello or an in-person visit once a week or once every couple of weeks in the beginning could be more than enough to help her realize she’s not really alone (when it comes to family).
You want to avoid the temptation of calling her multiple times a day to check on her, though. If you do that, she may spend most of her time waiting for your phone call instead of getting out and participating in activities, enjoying the entertainment, getting a good workout, or making new friends.
Way #2: If she calls you, take the time to listen.
It may not be the most opportune time when she does call, but she is probably reaching out to connect and feel that she’s still important to you. Again, you don’t want to get in the habit of picking up the phone every hour and having a five or 10 minute conversation with her, but once in a while or, at first, if she calls once a day, answer and take time to listen. It will make a world of difference to her as she settles in.
Way #3: Avoid losing your patience.
You have a lot going on. It’s easy to get frustrated, especially when you’re answering the same questions over and over. Whatever you do, when she calls, when you call her, or when you stop by to visit, make sure you’re consciously thinking about patience first and foremost.
When you do these things, you’ll be helping her feel more secure and comfortable in this new living environment
If you or an aging loved one are considering a move to assisted living in Summerlin, NV, please contact the caring staff at Golden Brook today. Call (702) 931-0055
Golden Brook Residential Care Home is an assisted living facility located in Henderson, Nevada. The facility offers a variety of services to seniors who need assistance with their activities of daily living. These services include 24/7 care, medication management, meal preparation, laundry, housekeeping, and much more. The facility also offers activities such as bingo, exercise classes, and gardening to promote social interaction among residents. Overall, Golden Brook Residential Care Home provides a safe and comfortable environment for seniors who need assistance but still want to maintain their independence.
Our caregivers and staff members treat our clients, residents, and their families with the utmost respect. Our focus is to provide the highest quality of care and service with compassion and dignity.
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