The assisted living conversation can be a difficult one to have with your aging parents, as they may want to stay in their home or feel like the decision is being made for them. How you approach the subject makes the difference between an uncomfortable or angry conversation and one where your loved ones are ready for this important transition. Use the following tips to encourage an open and loving talk about senior living facilities.

Top 5 Tips For Talking About Assisted Living With Your Parents

1. Research Area Options First

Do your research before mentioning anything about assisted living facilities to your parents. Visit the websites of nearby options, read as many testimonials and reviews as you can, talk to friends who have parents in similar facilities, and visit the centers in person. You want to be able to answer all of your parents’ questions and discuss the facilities and their amenities in detail.

2. Drop Hints

Drop hints in the days or weeks before having the conversation. For example, if your mother mentions how she increasingly dislikes going up and down the stairs, talk about senior living facilities with one-floor apartments. Should your father wish he had 24/7 nursing assistance due to a condition or lack of mobility, discuss facilities with 24-hour, on-call availability.

3. Pick the Right Time of Day

Select the right time of day to talk about assisted living in depth. Perhaps your parents have the most energy in the morning or following their afternoon walks. You want your parents to be in a good mood instead of tired or irritable, so they are more receptive to the idea.

4. Emphasize The Benefits

Stress the many benefits of assisted living your parents will enjoy. These include safety rails, 24/7 monitoring, private rooms, gorgeous surroundings, housekeeping and meal preparation services, the ability to bring their pets with them, and anything else your parents will find convenient and attractive. 

5.  Keep Them Involved

Ensure your parents are involved throughout the decision-making process and everything else having to do with their transition. As long as they are able, bring them with you on facility tours so they get a feel for each place before making the final decision. Involve your parents in the moving process as well so they know they are in charge of what they are bringing with them.

Sunshine Senior Residences proudly provides seniors throughout the Stamford and Norwalk, CT, areas with exceptional elderly care services. They offer four beautiful locations to choose from: Forest Hill Residence (coming in July 2018), Lake Claire Residence, Old Logging Residence, and Fox Hill Residence. The assisted living facilities feature spacious rooms with individual cooling systems and the proper alarms, as well as 24-hour security camera monitoring and 24/7 nursing assistance among many other services and features. Call (203) 517-0440 or visit the senior living service online to schedule a tour.