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Visit regularly. Making a plan to visit often can ease your parent’s fears of abandonment. Create an in-person or virtual visitation schedule with other family members and friends. But also allow time for your loved one to find new friends and participate in the community programs independently. Participate in their care. Stay in touch with the facility staff to understand what’s going well and what’s not, and proactively stay involved in your loved one’s care. Gewirtz also tells families to be ready for pleasant surprises when they go to see a loved one. “What I love is when families come to visit, and [they find out] Mom or Dad’s on the bus tour,” says Gewirtz, explaining that it gives family a sense of relief to know that their loved one can enjoy themselves. How do I find an assisted living facility? Because there are so many options and factors to consider, determining whether an assisted living community meets your loved one’s needs may seem like an overwhelming task. Our Senior Living Advisors can help connect you with assisted living facilities in your area. These local senior care experts can help you consider your aging relative’s needs, your expectations for care, and your financial resources to find the right care for your loved one. Assisted Living Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management. The score shown is the overall experience rating which is an average of the reviews submitted for those communities. The overall experience rating is a star rating that ranges from 1 being the lowest to 5 being the highest.
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