It can be hard for an aging parent to move into a senior-friendly independent living community. When you first bring up the idea, your parent might not be receptive. They might think that you don’t want them in your home anymore, or they might have an overall negative impression of senior care facilities. As a child and caregiver, you must help them break through these barriers so they can realize how much better their life could be in this new environment.
They Don’t Get To Keep All Their Belongings
One of the hardest things about moving to a senior care home is giving up all your possessions. You might think it’s silly that your parent is so attached to their stuff, but it’s important to remember that those items have been with them for years—and, in many cases, for decades. Leaving behind their favorite books or furniture can be heartbreaking for some.
Your parent may also have treasured artwork and other keepsakes from various periods in their life. These items hold special meanings for them, and they want you to know how important they are even though you may not understand why exactly.
They Are Worried They Are A Burden
If your parent is struggling with health issues at home, they may feel like they’re a burden on you and the family. They, of course, don’t want to inconvenience anyone, much less their family members.
They Don’t Want To Be An Inconvenience To The Facility
Your aging parent might be reluctant to move into a senior care home because they fear that the team will see them as being too tricky or uncooperative when taking medications or getting physical therapy sessions done appropriately. You can reassure them that this is not true! The staff has been trained in geriatrics and knows how best to care for those with dementia-related cognitive issues (if applicable) without causing unnecessary stress or frustration for either party involved in these situations – including yourself if you happen upon one during your visits!
They Don’t Want To Live With Other Seniors
Your aging parent is most likely used to living in their own home and surrounded by familiar faces in their neighborhood and at work or school. Moving into a senior care home means living with strangers—people older than your parent and may not have the same activities or interests as them. It also means giving up privacy; many aging adults living in senior-friendly independent living communities share bedrooms or bathrooms with others, which can be difficult for those who value having their own space. Lastly, some rules and regulations must be followed while residents are residents of these communities, so if your loved one doesn’t like rules or feels they need freedom, they may feel trapped in a new environment where all decisions are made for them instead of by them.
They Think The Staff Will Be Terrible
Your parent may be hesitant to move to a senior care home because they think the staff will be terrible. They envision an environment where patients are neglected by uncaring employees who spend their time gossiping or watching television in the break room.
This couldn’t be further from the truth! A well-run senior care home has trained and dedicated staff members who are there 24/7 to care for residents. These professionals have devoted their lives to helping others, so they’re not going to suddenly stop caring about what they do just because your parent needs help with daily activities like bathing or eating meals. They’ll ensure that patients get everything they need, whether it’s medications or extra blankets during winter months—and if something happens (like an emergency), skilled nurses always have their back!
