Make Your Parent’s Transition to Assisted Living Easier

At MorningStar of Boulder assisted living and memory care community, we understand seniors may feel anxious when facing a move into assisted living.  Often the decision is necessitated by a sudden change in the person’s ability to continue to live safely at home.  Even if the decision is of a more gradual nature, it is still a big change; but there are things family members can do to help make it a smoother transition.  

One thing that experts agree on is that you need to remember to include your senior parent or loved one in on the plans.  This starts with including them in the process of choosing the community - remember it will be their new home. When you forget to ask for their input, it can make them feel as if they are losing their independence.  While it is time consuming to visit senior retirement homes, we suggest you only take your parent with you after you have narrowed the choices down to a couple. Be sure to encourage their opinion and make sure they have an opportunity to ask questions during the community’s tour. 

Another thing your loved one will most likely need is help with the moving process.  If they are still living in the family home, they will have to do lots of downsizing, which in itself can be stressful.  Trying to decide what is important to keep, what to give away to family or friends, and what to donate or sell is not easy.  Keep in mind the move to their new home will be smoother if they have familiar furnishings and treasured mementos around them.  Also, while respecting their feelings, gently remind them their new home may be smaller and they do not want to be overwhelmed with too much “stuff.”

MorningStar of Boulder is proud to offer residents a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community.  Located on the southeast side of the celebrated mountain town of Boulder, we offer 48 private assisted living suites with spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans.  In addition, our Reflections Neighborhood has 46 suites devoted to the care of those with memory impairments.  Contact us for more information.

MorningStar of Boulder represents the finest in senior retirement homes with our distinct mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve, we are honored to create a true “home” for residents.  Contact us to learn more about our exceptional assisted living and memory care.