You may be struggling to find a way to get your mother to at least consider assisted living. You know that this is the best elder care option for her moving forward, but she seems resistant to the idea. You’re wearing yourself out being her primary caregiver, and that’s not something you want to continue. You have other things going on.
You might be raising your own children who are quickly becoming teenagers or approaching high school graduation. You don’t want to miss out on being their firm foundation during these difficult transitory times in a young child’s life.
You might have a career you’re focused on. You may realize that being a caregiver is taking a toll on your marriage or relationships. Whatever the case may be, you don’t have to be the one to sacrifice all the time. Assisted living is the best elder care option for aging men and women.
But your mother is having a difficult time accepting that this may be her future. Often, this is directly connected to misconceptions seniors have about assisted living. So, how do you make it easier for her to accept the prospect of moving into assisted living?
1. Take a tour.
During the pandemic, most assisted living communities — once they began opening up for new residents again — turned to virtual tours rather than in person ones. Focus on a community offers in person tours and go on one.
Look around the grounds, the facility, and the residents. Ask specific questions. Of course, do this with your mother so she can see exactly what it would look like or feel like to live there.
2. Talk about the many benefits of assisted living.
Did she used to get together with friends a few times a week? Was she part of a book club or a knitting group? Did she play tennis or golf? She may not be able to do all the things she once enjoyed, either due to health issues or physical challenges, but there are probably aspects to some of those activities she misses most, especially camaraderie.
Many quality assisted living facilities do provide a wide range of activities, outings, and more for their residents to participate in. If your mother is thinking about the things she’s given up because of her age or infirmities, she may start thinking about some things she might be able to try or get back to again if she was in the right community.
3. Let her know this is her decision.
Too often seniors feel as though they are losing control of their life, so they become resistant to change. Assisted living is a significant change in life, but as long as you let your mother know this is her choice, and that you will respect the choice she makes, it can help her feel more comfortable in accepting assisted living for her future.
If she decides against it, you can’t force her, but you also don’t have to continue being her primary caregiver when you have so much going on in your life, too.
If you or an aging loved one are considering a move to assisted living in Sunrise Manor, 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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