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Adjusting to life alone during senior years can be a scary thought for some people, especially if your family and children have surrounded you for a long time. However, maintaining one’s independence is important as you don’t have to be limited in the way you live your life during this phase. The personal care attendants at Affinity Personal Assistance Services, LLC will ensure to it that you or your loved ones get the care they need to thrive well on their own.
Letting Go of the Old
If moving to smaller premises is on the cards, letting go of the old will be necessary.
Finding a suitable place to stay
Choosing a place they’ll be happy to stay in the long term will be an important consideration.
Help them find joy in the process
Adapting to a new home in a new area is stressful for most people. Helping them find joy in this transition will make it easier for them to adjust.
- Talk with them and encourage them to take their time during the moving process to avoid them feeling pressured into making drastic decisions they might not be ready for.
- Spend time with them as often as possible when they first move away, so they don’t feel like they’ve been cut off from everything they’re used to.
- Encourage them to take up a hobby they’d enjoy, which could be a great way for them to make friends and be a distraction from any negative emotions they might be experiencing.
Enabling your senior loved ones to live independently is one of the best gifts you can give to them, especially if they already feel limited in many areas.
