Moving to an Assisted Living Facility?

It is not uncommon for seniors to encounter some difficulty when making the decision to leave their homes and families, and move to an assisted living facility. If you are currently thinking about doing it but are unsure if it's the right thing for you, you may want to consider the recent events and circumstances in your life, and let them weigh in your decision.

If you find that you increasingly need help with everyday activities – like going to the bathroom, cooking, or bathing – and cannot get the added assistance from families and friends, then consider an assisted living facility that can provide you with the support you need. Your mobility may be affected, making these routine activities more difficult to perform. This could create a feeling of fear for your own safety, as well as stress and frustration. The assistance that you can get in an assisted living facility can help you carry out these everyday routines while retaining enough independence to engage in other activities you can do on your own.

You may also want to consider that staying in an assisted living facility will give you the chance to socialize with others with whom you probably share many common interests. Good facilities offer social and recreational activities that foster a community atmosphere among their members. Being socially active is important to one's health and well-being, and an assisted living facility may just provide you with the right environment for such a lifestyle.