With any move, there can be stages of adjustment. For older adults, that transition can look different. Making the move into a senior living community can be prompted by a variety of challenging lifestyle changes, but senior living is meant to uplift and benefit your later stages of life.
Here are some ways to help adjust to senior living and make the most out of this period of your life.
Explore What Your Community Has to Offer
Push yourself to explore the community so you can become more accustomed to the senior living lifestyle. From there, it is easier to find a routine, get settled and start enjoying this new chapter. There are opportunities to expand your social activity with shared community spaces and events, but balance is also accessible with private rooms. Our senior living communities are built to sustain a happy and healthy lifestyle so that you can keep enjoying life.
Give Yourself Time to Adjust
Knowing that every day may not look the same is important to keep in mind when moving into a senior living community. It takes time to feel comfortable and adjusted to a new place. Many experts suggest that it can take 3-6 months to adjust to senior living, but Wallick Senior Living communities are equipped to help personalize the adjustment process. That way, you can focus on yourself and how you spend your time. From art classes to cooking classes, Wallick offers residents the choice to participate in activities that fit their interests.
Reflect on Your Previous Environment
In moments of change, it’s beneficial to reflect on what usually makes you feel comfortable. Try to emulate that feeling in your new home. Reflecting on the best parts of your previous home can also make you feel more comfortable with that chapter’s ending and the beginning of a new one.
We hope that when you open the door to your new home, you feel a sense of peace and belonging. These tips are here to encourage you to make active choices to embrace the senior living lifestyle.
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