If you just assisted a loved one in moving to a retirement community, it is still important to maintain regular communication and visits to help them avoid harmful cognitive and physical difficulties as they age. Continue reading to discover the importance of visiting your elderly loved one and how regular visits can help your loved one’s team of caregivers.
Enjoy Time Together
You may focus on connecting with your loved one now that the caring chores you may have been accountable for are no longer in your hands. Older adults who place a high value on family relationships report a rise in morale as a result of frequent visits. Older adults who have more regular visits may also receive special attention from the care team.
Ensure Excellent Care
Of course, the ideal situation is that you and your loved one are completely content with the retirement community where they live. You will become acquainted with their caregiver team and will be aware of all of the services and facilities that they may be provided with. Visiting can assist you in ensuring that your loved one’s care is consistent from caregiver to caregiver and that the care plan is followed. Visiting can also alert you to any indications that your loved one’s care is failing. Elder abuse is, unfortunately, a reality for some older adults, regardless of whether they live at home or in a retirement community with other residents. It is critical to recognize and report any indicators of abuse, no matter how subtle.
Determine Care Changes
A retirement community may provide you with peace of mind while also allowing your loved ones to preserve their freedom for as long as feasible. If your parent lives in a retirement community, they may require more care in the future. Similarly, an assisted living resident may require memory care or skilled nursing care in the future. Visiting while your loved one’s needs are being met by the community care team can provide you the time and space you need to identify any issues early. Ideally, this will allow you to convey your observations to your loved ones and discuss the care they require.
Show Your Support
An older adult who has moved to a retirement community must adjust to a different social structure. They’re dealing with an upheaval in family dynamics while working out how to meet new friends, create ties with caretakers, and retain relationships with old friends. Relocating may have a big impact on connections with family and friends. Visiting may strengthen family bonds and demonstrate to your loved ones that you can still spend time with them even after they’ve moved away.
Choose TerraBella Shelby
TerraBella Shelby provides residents with a sense of belonging, which may be seen in genuine smiles and greets and felt in a warm, familiar embrace from a beloved team member. Our senior living experience is distinguished from other retirement communities with our attractiveness of the location, vast choice of amenities, and high-quality care and service.
