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 mom or dad cope with the sudden change.

One of the first things they suggest when looking into the area’s senior living 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.

At 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. It 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.

For more information on the finest assisted living Des Moines offers, visit MorningStar at Jordan Creek’s website. There you will find lots of information including our Decision Guide, FAQs, floor plans, list of amenities and more.

MorningStar at Jordan Creek’s mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing our seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a warm, loving atmosphere with beautiful surroundings and resort-style amenities, we provide our residents the best assisted living Des Moines - West Des Moines has to offer.