The move to assisted living is a major change for your loved one. It can be a difficult transition at first, and it’s important to make them feel at home as much as you can. Fortunately, there are ways to create a comfortable space. Use the following to help them adjust to this new chapter and learn to love where they live.

How to Help Your Loved One Adjust to Assisted Living

1. Personalize the Space

You want their room to feel as much like home as possible, so personalize it. Hang art, install shelving, and add all the other brushstrokes that make their room feel like their own. You should add favorite blankets, a bedspread, and all the meaningful items that held an important place in their previous home. It’s a fun design experience you can share together, and it will give them a much-needed sense of control.

2. Maintain Outside Activities

It’s important that your loved one maintains their schedule. If they loved going to church or playing cards with friends, make sure they have transportation services to continue these. The more familiarity they feel, the more they’ll realize that not so much has changed. Your presence is the biggest part of this familiarity. Introduce new weekly activities like a family game night or weekend cookout at your home. You can also explore activities together, such as taking a painting class at a local event center.

3. Visit Often

Many seniors feel abandoned when they move to assisted living, so visit like clockwork. Keep your loved one updated on family matters and spend time with them. You can play games in their room or take part in family nights. Encourage them to socialize with other residents so they feel like they’re part of the community.

Atmore Nursing Center is committed to creating a home-like assisted living experience for seniors. This federal- and state-licensed independent living community maintains a large staff of CNAs, RNs, and other medical professionals, all of whom take every step to meet residents’ health needs. Their Atmore, AL, community also provides nursing home and rehabilitation services, which you can learn more about by calling (251) 368-9121. Get to know the center by visiting their website today.