Due to cognitive and physical decline, your aging parent might need constant care you can’t provide. Some elderly individuals view the move to an assisted living facility as a loss of independence, which is why broaching the topic might be met with hostility. If your loved one refuses to move to an assisted living facility, here are a few ways to help them understand that relocating is the best decision. 

3 Ways to Convince Your Parent to Move to an Assisted Living Facility

1. Mention How You Are Affected

Even the most stubborn parents don’t want to be viewed as burdens on other family members. Although you shouldn’t tell your loved one they are a burden, mention your concerns about your inability to provide 24/7 care. You can go into detail about the impact moonlighting as a caregiver has had on your other relationships, including your personal and professional life. Your parent might be more open to the idea of assisted living when they know it is taking stress off of others. 

2. Bring in Help

Some aging parents aren’t receptive when it comes to being told what to do by their adult children—even if the advice is in their best interests. If your Mom or Dad doesn’t listen to you, bring others into the conversation who they respect or admire. A member of their church, for example, can stress how moving to an assisted living facility will keep them safe, which can improve their spiritual and mental outlook. Your parent’s doctor can also stress how their evolving medical needs require round-the-clock senior care. 

3. Ask Your Parent for Feedback

One of the numerous reasons many older adults don’t want to move to a senior living facility might be that they weren’t consulted by their families. To avoid friction, let your loved one know they are an important member of the conversation. Present them with multiple options to see whether the medical services, amenities, or activities appeal to them. Take tours of their top two choices and let them decide which is best for their needs.

If you are looking for a safe, supportive community for your elderly parent, contact the staff at BeeHive Homes of Kalispell in Kalispell, MT. Serving residents in the Flathead Valley region, the owner-operated assisted living facility provides private rooms cleaned regularly by the friendly staff. There are also regular activities to aid the residents’ mental and physical health and 24-hour staffing to see to their needs. To arrange a tour, call (406) 871-8667. Connect online for additional elderly care services and keep in touch on Facebook for announcements.