There comes a time when assisted living is the best option for your parents or aging loved ones. If you are planning your move to assisted living, you’ve come to the right place. Our senior moving checklist covers everything from selling your home to which treasured keepsakes you want to keep with you.
Parkway Place is an assisted living center where you can be close to friends and meet new ones while being close to quality medical care. We have independent and assisted living programs where you can choose a spacious floor plan and decorate to your liking. Our care programs are tailored to the individual and can include medication management, assistance with daily living activities, physical, speech, and occupational therapies, and more.
For more information about our senior assisted living programs, call 281.305.1846 today to speak with our dedicated team.
Planning Your Move to Assisted Living
While seniors are living on their own for much longer these days, there comes a time when they should consider moving into an assisted living program. The average age for seniors to move into assisted living is between 75-84 years old. Seniors in their 70s who need assistance with two or more daily activities will qualify. On average, 52% of seniors in assisted living are over the age of 85.
Moving into assisted living becomes necessary when they have trouble going to the bathroom or forget to take care of themselves. Other reasons it may be time for assisted living include:
- They have trouble with eating and drinking
- They forget to take medication on time
- Housework becomes too difficult for them
- They don’t get enough healthy foods
- Moving around on their own becomes difficult
This can be a difficult time for your parents. Plan on meeting with several senior living communities to tour them and see what life is like. Look for a community that can handle your parent’s medical needs today and in the future as their health declines.
Parkway Place can help with planning your move to assisted living. Our programs take into account your current medical needs and create a comprehensive plan to take care of their physical and mental health.
Checklist for Moving Senior Parents
It can be very hard to move your parents out of their home. Some memories are hard to let go of, and many seniors plan on living in their homes until the end. Sometimes, that is not possible. For those who are planning to move, here is a checklist for moving senior parents into an assisted living center:
1. Learn All You Can About the Assisted Living Program
Find a quality senior living community that features independent and assisted living programs to meet all of their needs today and in the future. Makes sure they have long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, and end-of-life care programs. Also, look for personal services and amenities like:
- Housekeeping and laundry services
- Nutritious meal plans
- Daily social activities
- Transportation services
- An exercise room
- Wellness programs
2. Giving Away Your Belongings
Going through your home and deciding on what to keep can be very hard emotionally. Large pieces of furniture may be hard to get rid of, especially if it was passed down to them. Start going through and giving away family heirlooms to children and grandchildren. You can sell large pieces of furniture or antiques.
3. Selling Your Home
A family home is one of the better ways to pay for the cost of assisted living. The funds can go toward paying the costs, which can be over $55,000 per year. Selling your home can fund your retirement for several years or longer.
Selling your home will also free up some additional costs you may not have known, including:
- Housekeeping and laundry services
- Lawn care
- Home maintenance repairs
- Internet and cable TV subscriptions
4. Preparing for Your New Home
Many assisted living programs allow you to decorate to your liking. You can bring any lamps, nightstands, dressers, reclining chairs, a table and chairs, and a bed. You can also bring pictures of family and friends, treasured keepsakes, blankets and pillows, and other items.
Planning your move to assisted living is different for each person and their parents. Work with them to make the transition to a place they like and that can attend to all of their needs today and in the future.
Find Your New Home at Parkway Place’s Senior Assisted Living Program
Parkway Place is open to Texas seniors who need daily attention from qualified medical staff while enjoying their retirement. Our assisted living program features medication management, housekeeping, and laundry services, nutritious meals, and help with all daily living needs. Your parents can move in and choose one of our spacious floor plans while being close to friends and professional medical care.
To learn more about our assisted living program, call 281.305.1846 today or use our online contact form to schedule a tour of your future home.