The Transition to Assisted Living

Many times, a move to assisted living is precipitated by a fall or a medical emergency that causes a family to realize mom or dad needs more care than they are presenting getting living alone. In these cases, it means there is not time for planned strategies for where or when the person will make the move. Instead, they quickly leave behind a beloved home, while coming to terms with a recent loss of mobility or needing assistance with personal daily care activities. This can be very traumatizing for many seniors, and experts offer tips to help families and the senior cope with the sudden change.

One of the first things they suggest when looking into the area’s senior communities is to make sure that the community is equipped to care for your loved one’s needs. Moreover, as today’s move is hard, another move in a few years will be at least as hard if not more so, which is why you must evaluate if the community is also able to provide for their future needs.

Another thing senior living experts want you to know is that it typically takes around three to six months for a person to fully adjust to assisted living. While some people adjust much quicker, if your parent is not one of them, remember why the family decided to place mom or dad in a home in the first place. This includes providing a safer, healthier environment for them and giving everyone involved peace of mind.

For exceptional assisted living, Des Moines area seniors are encouraged to consider MorningStar at Jordan Creek. We know families often go through a range of emotions when they realize a loved one needs more daily help in order to ensure their comfort and safety. This is why we put together a commonsense decision guide to help families navigate through the process. It also includes warning signs of a loved one who needs more help such as recent falls, balance problems, weight loss, and poor hygiene.

We invite you to take a look at our website where you will find lots of information including our Decision Guide, FAQs, floor plans, list of amenities and more. Our beautiful community offers assisted living and memory care.

MorningStar at Jordan Creek offers the very best in senior living with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve to create a true “home” for residents. Please visit our website for the most trusted assisted living Des Moines – West Des Moines has to offer.