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Essential Questions to Ask When Transitioning a Loved One to Senior Living

Senior living communities can be great home environments for older adults wishing to live comfortably, safely, supported, and socially in retirement. Knowing this, you may consider transitioning a family member into a senior living community to help them kickstart their golden years in style.

Before you do, take the time to ask your preferred senior living communities these questions so you can make a well-informed decision:

What Living Programs Are Available?

We all have different needs at different stages of our lives. That doesn’t change as we reach retirement age. We can all require different levels of support and have different wants, needs, and preferences.

As a result, one of the most important questions to ask is what living programs are available for your family members if they’re transitioning into a senior living community. Most of the best communities have a number of options to help you find the right living environment at the right time.

You may explore Memory Care for a loved one living with dementia, where they can enjoy supervision, support, and plenty of enrichment and engagement. Alternatively, if your family member only needs a small amount of support with daily tasks and activities, Assisted Living may suit their needs.

For mostly independent family members who just want to live in a supportive and social living environment, you may inquire about Independent Living.  

What Services and Amenities Can You Expect?

Help, support, and services are significant drawcards associated with moving into a senior living community. Don’t be afraid to ask a spokesperson of your preferred senior living community about the services and amenities you can expect upon moving in.

Services can vary across different communities and care programs but often include some of the following:

  • Chef-prepared meals
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Apartment maintenance
  • Housekeeping
  • Linen services
  • Nurse care
  • Daily living assistance

Some programs, services, and amenities are included as standard offerings, while others can sometimes be optional.

What Do Residents Do Every Day?

Everyday life can be exciting and memorable for residents in senior living communities, but what residents achieve can differ across various locations.

Many of the best senior living communities offer a range of fun activities, events, and social opportunities every month, such as lunch outings, swimming, walking, arts and crafts, music, and movies.

Residents can also participate in activities and events at their leisure, choosing the ones that pique their curiosity.

What Does Resident Housing Look Like?

Housing is undoubtedly something that many families are curious about when transitioning their loved ones into senior living communities. They want to be sure that their family members can be happy and comfortable in their own space.

That can be an expectation when you choose a highly-regarded community to call home. Studios, apartments, and cottages with one or two bedrooms and bathrooms are standard in many senior living communities. Residents can enjoy their homes by themselves or with loved ones.

Most senior housing also boasts safety-equipped bathrooms and comfortable décor. Depending on your chosen living program, you may also have access to a kitchen or kitchenette.

Can Family Members Visit?

Some seniors can be nervous about moving into senior living communities because they worry about being cut off from their social circles and support networks. Rest assured, the best communities have great visitation policies in place.

While rules and expectations can differ across all communities, family and friends are typically welcome to visit and can even enjoy shared spaces with residents. Participation in fun on-site activities and events is also often encouraged.

Schedule a Visit to Rio Terra Senior Living to Ask More Questions

Whether you have more questions or want to gain insight into everyday life in a senior living community, we welcome you to book a visit to Rio Terra Senior Living today.

Our team looks forward to providing you with more information and showing you around our community to help you make an informed decision.

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