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Transitioning an elderly parent to an assisted living facility in Los Angeles County

On behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Oct 16, 2017 | Elder Care

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Moving to an assisted living community no matter how it’s needed, is never an easy transition for elderly parents. Most do not want to leave the home they’ve known for years to move into unfamiliar surroundings, especially if they consider it to be a loss of independence. However, most will find that by allowing others to take care of some of their daily tasks like cleaning, cooking, and doing laundry, they’ll have more time to enjoy themselves and the company of others living in their community. Below are some ways that you can help ease the transition of an elderly parent to an assisted living in Los Angeles County:

  1. Have a professional assessment. It’s very easy to let emotions take over when considering a transition from a home to an assisted living facility. Health care professionals, social workers, and elder law attorneys can help make honest assessments about the level of care your parent needs, and whether it’s appropriate for them to stay in their own home or move to an assisted living.
  2. Involve the entire family. While you don’t want to make your parent feel as if they’re being ganged up on and forced to move out of their house, it’s important to reach a consensus with other decision makers in your family. It will be much easier to present a strong case when everyone is on the same page.
  3. Downsize their home while keeping important items. It’s impossible to keep every possession when you’re moving your parent from an entire house to a room or small apartment. However, make sure to bring all the keepsakes that will make your parent feel at home, as well as any furnishings or furniture that makes sense to move with them.
  4. Visit often and stay involved. Once your parent has moved to the assisted living facility, it’s crucial to maintain contact by visiting often and help them become adjusted to their new surroundings. You can plan to have weekly meals with them, either at the facility or your home or a restaurant, if possible, as well as attend any events at the assisted living that welcome family members to join.

If you would like to discuss strategies for transitioning your parent from their home to an assisted living facility, or if you’d like to assess your elderly parent’s situation to determine if a move to an assisted living facility could benefit them, please set up an appointment with one of our elder law attorneys at our Los Angeles County office by calling (818) 905-6088.

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