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When your loved one needs help with everyday tasks, an assisted living community may be the answer. Changes, especially later in life, can be a challenge. However, the transition from independent living to a senior community can be overwhelming. The experienced caregivers at Bethany St. Joseph Corporation, based in La Crosse and serving multiple locations throughout western Wisconsin, offer these tips to help make your loved one's move to assisted living easier.

3 Ways to Ready Your Loved One for Assisted Living

1. Involve Them in the Decision

While you may feel like the responsibility of choosing an elder living community rests on your shoulders, the transition will be easier for everyone involved if you allow your loved one to take part. Together, you can research facilities and create a list of needs and wants. Both categories are important and should be factored into your final decision to ensure your beloved senior is satisfied with the choice.

2. Test It Out

assisted livingOnce you've found a location that matches both your's and your loved one's lists, test it out. Take a tour of the location, and ask questions of the staff as well as the residents. You may also want to ask about an all-day visit for your loved one so they take the facility for a test drive. They'll quickly learn if they'll get along with the staff and residents, and you'll be able to verify they offer the level of care necessary.

3. Make a Visiting Schedule

Before your family member makes the move to their new home, help everyone feel more at ease by creating a visiting schedule. Most assisted living communities set specific visiting times to make sure the residents don't miss out on any activities. Create a schedule with regular in-person visits, as well as phone and video calls in between. This process will help you and your loved one keep in touch while also preventing them from feeling like they're left out.

When your loved one is ready to move to an assisted living community, the professionals at Bethany St. Joseph Corporation can help. The company offers a variety of housing options, from traditional nursing facilities and assisted living to adult day care and senior apartment complexes. Learn more about the western Wisconsin company by calling their La Crosse location at (608) 788-5700 or visiting their website.  

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