It may be time for your elderly loved one to move to assisted living with Preferred Assisted Living & Respite Care, but the transition is difficult for many.

Easing the Transition

You want to help your loved one in every way possible. The following are a few things you can do to help ease the transition to assisted living:

1. Talk Through Concerns
   Make sure all of their concerns are addressed and try to work towards a solution.
2. Visit the Facility Several Times Before the Move
   Visiting our facilities several times before the move can help your elderly loved one become acquainted with our facilities and our residents.
3. Stay in His or Her Life as Much as Possible
   The first few weeks and months after a move to our facilities will be difficult; your presence will help them know they have your love and support.
4. Encourage Them to Get Involved
   We have many activities at our facilities. Getting involved will help them stay busy and feel like they are part of something.
5. Make Their Living Space Feel Like Home
   Decorate your love one’s room with furniture and decorations from home. Having familiar décor will help them feel more at ease.
6. Form Close Relationships with the Staff
   We always encourage family members of our residents to be an active part of their life and care process. We work closely with you and your loved one to make sure their needs are met.

The transition from independent to assisted living will be difficult, but you can help a great deal by remaining by their side throughout the process.

Compassionate Assisted Living for Your Loved One in Albuquerque, NM

At Preferred Assisted Living & Respite Care, we care about the well-being of our residents and their families. We’ll do everything we can to help ease the transition for your loved one and for you.

If it’s time for your loved one to make the move to a caring assisted living facility, contact us today.

Call Preferred Assisted Living & Respite Care at 505-796-4510 for compassionate and experienced assisted living in New Mexico.