How to Have the “Assisted Living Talk”
Is your loved one’s health starting to decline? As children, we all hold in common the belief that our parents will live forever. As we all grow older, we come closer to the inescapable truth that our senior parents may be better off in the care of someone else. It’s also normal for the children to come to this realization before their elderly parents who are usually creatures of habit. The decision to move a loved one into a senior community can be tough for everyone involved, but there are ways to relieve tension around the “assisted living talk.” In this article, our team of caregivers at Lester Senior Living in NJ will provide some tips on how to best approach the idea of assisted living with your senior parents. Choose the right time and place. Bringing up the topic of assisted living requires sensitivity and understanding. Choose a time when both you and your parents are relaxed and in a good state of mind. Avoid discussing it during moments of stress or immediately a...