Helping your Aging Parents | Irvine Moms

 

 

How to Move Your Parents Into a Smaller Home and Downsize

Moving your parents into a smaller home is tough on everyone. Here are a few tips that will help the process to go smoothly. Plan and limit sorting and packing activities to ease your parents into it. Packing and sorting will be physically and mentally tough on them, so limit the activity to make it as relaxing as possible. Make a list of what needs to be accomplished and ensure the paperwork is complete. Taking inventory makes it easier to separate essential items or items that can be thrown away. Keeping a list of every item is a must, as it is the best way to ensure everything is in place.

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How to Help Navigate Your Parents Moving In With You 

If your parents are coming to live with you, you must change your household. First, make sure to hold an open discussion with your parents. It is essential to set boundaries and get acquainted with their needs, as it will help in the future. Next, consider the financial and emotional consequences. Is it affordable? Will you give them enough, or will you be too busy? Critical questions like these are necessary so that you and your parents are on the same page. Before they move in, you will need to put up safety precautions throughout your house. Installing railings, removing trip hazards, and making all the rooms accessible are essential for their safety. And the final tip is always to give them emotional support and involve them in your plans. It will feel bad if they are neglected and left alone.

Credit: Brookdale Assisted Living Facility, Irvine, CA

Moving Into an Assisted Living Community

Moving into an assisted living community has many benefits for parents. Assisted living communities give custom care plans, where the recipient is granted independence, with assistance on necessities. Parents receive 24/7 emergency access if they encounter any problems. They receive all the proper utilities, amenities, and even wifi. Assisted care homes even take care of the monotonous chores; meals, transportation for appointments, and laundry. Many benefits come with assisted living communities, and the degree of freedom is not restricted to the elderly.

Credit: Main Place Senior Living, Santa Ana, CA

 

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