Moving into a senior living community is a life-altering change for you and your parents. Even if they’re ready for it, the transition may not be easy—and it can take time to adjust.
At Belmont Village in Scottsdale, our community is designed to fit your parents’ active lifestyle. With more amenities, activities, and services than ever before, we’re ready to help them settle in. Here, we’ll show you how to choose the best retirement community for your mother or father.
Be Sure They’re Ready
Before Mom or Dad moves into our community, it’s important to ensure that it’s the right time and the right decision for them. Depending on their preferences and needs, an assisted living or independent living community may be a better fit.
Regardless of the lifestyle they live, it’s crucial for everyone—siblings and others—to be on the same page. That way, they’ll be just as excited about the transition as you are.
Find the Best Community
A factor in ensuring your parent’s satisfaction and comfort is choosing the right senior living community. Look for one that meets their needs, whether it’s memory care, independent living, communal dining, or proximity to shopping and hospitals. When your parent gets everything they need and want, they’re more likely to live their new life to the fullest.
Visit Sometimes, But Don’t Get Too Close
When your mom or dad moves into a senior living community, it may be tempting to visit them weekly or even daily. While an occasional visit is a great time to catch up, frequent stops may keep them from living the independent, quiet life they deserve. When visits are evenly spaced, your parent will get a chance to live the lifestyle they choose.
Make a To-Do List
If you worry your mom or dad won’t take advantage of the community’s many amenities, try turning it into a game. Sit down with them and write a list of things they’d like to do while living in a senior community. Do they want to learn how to dance? Are fitness classes their favorite pastime? By writing down a few senior living goals, you increase the likelihood that your parent will branch out and try new things once they’re settled in.
Get Acquainted With Staff Members
Getting to know the people who will care for your parent is a great way to keep tabs on their health and well-being without crowding them. Along with caregivers, get to know the chefs, life enrichment specialists, and directors. They’ll see your mom or dad every day, and because of that, they’ll be able to tell you how they’re doing.
Trust Our Process
It’s only natural for grown children to worry when their parents move into senior living, even when they’ve chosen the right community. While it’s important to ensure that they’re making friends, fitting in, making friends, and being treated respectfully, it’s just as crucial to know when to let go. While it may take some time to adjust, you can be assured that your parent is in an exciting, warm, and welcoming environment that will help them live a full and happy life.
We Celebrate Seniors Every Day
We know that the move into senior living can be emotionally overwhelming for parents and their children. There’s a great deal of uncertainty involved, but we’re here to put your family at ease.
At Belmont Village, we’ve designed our community to make seniors’ lives as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. Through modern spaces, engaging activities, advanced amenities, and unrivaled hospitality, we’ve created an experience and an environment that celebrates seniors daily. Learn more about our community by filling out our form or calling to schedule a tour.