Consider the Relocation Options

When it becomes clear that moving your loved one to a safer or more practical home, we recommend taking the decision very seriously. 
No matter what your loved ones physical and mental limitations - try to keep them involved in all stages of this decision, talking about the options, touring homes, choosing one and signing up.  The more your loved one is involved, the more you talk about what is happening, the easier the transition.
Although it might not seem like it at the time, this move is often the best choice.  If your loved one suffers from dementia or incontinence, is becoming less mobil, or has another chronic ailment that demands an enormous amount of attention, a senior housing option can provide the level of medical care, supervision, and welcome activity that is not possible at home.
Adjustment
Older Adults who relocate from their home to a community living environment, inevitably have varying feelings about  the  transition,  the  new lifestyle. Some cope well and adjust quickly to a completely new way of living. They enjoy new routines, new surroundings,  and  newly provided services. They embrace relocation with optimism and excitement. They view community living as a wonderful opportunity for personal growth and development. They value the opportunity to develop friendships, and appreciate the stimulation of age appropriate activities provided, accepting the help and support provided by professional, caring staff. They value the peace of mind that comes with having nutritious meals, transportation services, round-the-clock emergency services, housekeeping and laundry services at their fingertips.
Yet not all older adults adapt positively to relocation to community living. These negative responses may come as a surprise. Often emotional reactions include idealization the lost environment, frustration at loss of independence, sadness, anger, agitation and grief.
The degree of healthy adjustment to community living depends on numerous factors, including life experience with change, coping abilities, support systems, and mental and physical health. For these older adults, making major life transitions can be mystifying, foreign, and downright scary. They may benefit by meeting with a Medicare professional Geriatric Licensed Clinical Social Worker to help them through the process. Our geriatric specialists help demystify community living and help the person embrace its' numerous benefits, while pursuing new opportunities.

If you or an older adult you care about are experiencing difficulty with adjustment issues, mood, behavioral, or grief/loss issues feel free to contact a Geriatric  Clinical Social Worker,
just refer back to the TheraCounsel Clinician webpage to locate a TheraCounselor near you:
Sherri Issa | Melanie Donohue | Gail Edelman  | Julie Galinanes | Michael Gipson | Lori Kyriacou | Leah Pavela-Mullins | Nina Rothstein | Jane Rudisill | Roberta Schoeller 

Making that First Call Can Make all the Difference. Isn't it time you felt better?