What Happens After the Move?
Time to take a deep breath in. And let it go. Ahhh.
The Move is Over.
Time to take a deep breath in. And let it go. Ahhh. The Move is Over.
You have chosen the best senior living community for you or your loved one. You have spent thoughtful hours going through many boxes and making countless piles.
You have carefully selected items and household decor to move with you or your loved ones to your new apartment home. Move-in day came. And it went. And the move is complete. You or your loved one is settling into their new community life. You have been working so hard for this moment. But what if you don’t actually feel relieved?
Overcoming
Caregiver Guilt
Many adult children feel guilt when moving a loved one into senior living. You might wonder if they should have lived with you or if more could have been done to support their independence. These feelings are common, even when the decision is the right one. Senior living often brings a better quality of life for your loved one and for you. With daily support, medical care, and a strong sense of community, they are well cared for and you can feel confident in their new home. You are no longer a caregiver—you are their family. Instead of managing tasks or worrying about their needs, you can focus on spending meaningful time together.
5 Impactful ways to stay connected after a move to Senior Living
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The more familiar our mutual relationship, the better partnership we will form on behalf of your family. And a partnership is what it is. As trust is developed (and earned by us) communication when things are needed or if things are not going well, the better we can work together to address it. Family and resident feedback is critical to us. Every family has unique preferences and while we strive to meet the needs of each, achieving that balance is challenging. We are not perfect, this service is about people, life, relationships, connections and care. Frankly, life can get messy, yet the better connected and comfortable we are in the partnership, we can manage it with more ease.
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Our dining rooms are open to guests, and we encourage friends and family members to drop by for a meal anytime. If you are celebrating a special occasion, let us know and we can set up a private room for your special day.
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Take the time to get to know your neighbors. Invite them for a meal with you or join them for happy hour. Showing a vested interest in your loved ones’ new social life shows them you still care and will help give you peace of mind. And you will meet some amazing folks when you spend time learning their stories.
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Think about fun and engaging you and your loved one did before their move into senior living. Did you read books out loud together? Did you go on walks in nearby parks? Discuss current events? Do crossword puzzles? All the fun things you did before a move can be continued after the move and can even help your loved one transition. Keep in mind that even though the person may not be able to participate in their hobbies and interests in the same way, it makes for great conversation to talk about or adapt the activity to make it more manageable. -
No matter how you choose to stay involved in your loved one’s life, Anew Living communities prioritize family involvement in senior health. We encourage families and friends to visit, to stop by for a meal, to celebrate special occasions with us. A move to senior living can be enjoyable. Let us help you make the transition successfully.
Contact one of our communities today to see how we can partner with your family to provide an outstanding senior living experience that celebrates your family.