A lot of people find themselves worrying about the well-being of their loved ones that they helped move into an assisted living facility. This is completely normal and there are some easy things you can do in order to check in on them and to make sure that they are doing well. Here are some examples:

Drop-In Unannounced

If you have had a fear that things aren't always like they seem, then just drop by unannounced. You might find that they are busy playing bingo or they are in the dining hall with friends, but you can spend just enough time to see that they are getting along with everyone just fine. You can take a quick peek into their living quarters and even talk with the staff to get an update on their mental, emotional, and physical health.

Get Involved

Another great way to ease your mind over the well-being of your loved one is to get involved. If you have a hobby you could easily teach and it is something senior citizens can do, you may want to ask if you can volunteer a few days a month. This would give a lot of the residents something new to look forward to and it can help ease any anxiety your loved one may be experiencing being in a new environment.

Give Them An Occasional Call

You do not have to worry about bothering anyone, as many assisted living staff members are happy to see their residents have involved family. Too many people are placed in such facilities, only to never see their family ever again. You could make it a habit to call once or twice a week, just to see if there are any new updates that you should be made aware of. Getting to know the staff makes communication back and forth much easier and more natural.

If you have not yet moved your loved one into an assisted living facility, simply ask the ones you check out whether the previously mentioned tips would be good. You want to let them know that you are going to remain involved and that you want to make sure that your aging loved one is going to receive the best possible care. Remember, you can always move them to another assisted living facility if you later find one that is much more involved with the overall care of your loved one. 

For more information about assisted living, visit a local facility. 

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