Preparing Parents for Assisted Living Facility

Caring for an elderly parent, especially when she needs all the assistance she can get, takes a lot of hard work, patience, and commitment. Even if there’s a caregiver around and you obligate yourself for close supervision, it would still take a toll on you and your family. It may be the appropriate time to consider putting her in an assisted living facility. If all options point to assisted living facilities , the hardest part of the transition is breaking the news to your parents. You can never guess what kind of reaction you’ll get. She might take it positively or she may resort to self-pity interpreting the action as a burden. This is why it’s very important for you to find the guts and the best way to tell her of your suggestion. Initial preparation Assess your parents’ needs as well as your family and your parents’ financial capability so you’ll know what type of accommodation may be available for your parents. Look for possible assisted living facilities in advance based on