Living independently may no longer be easy for your elderly loved ones. Even though they may prefer to live alone, they may be struggling to do so safely and happily. Fortunately, we can help. Learn about the four steps we use in caring transitions to help the elderly live independently.
1. Have a Meeting
To live independently, it may be necessary for your senior loved one to move to a new home, whether in a retirement community or a smaller space without stairs. Schedule a meeting with your loved one to discuss options and recommend solutions. Other people you may want to invite include friends, nurses, or caretakers and neighbors.
2. Scout and Plan the Home
As you take a look at the new place, plan out how it can best be used by your loved one. Certain devices and additions can be added to make their life easier. For example, a grab bar in the bathroom can help prevent them from slipping. You can also consult elderly moving services to learn about other suggestions for the new home.
3. Assess Their Lifestyle Regularly
With age comes more limits to mobility and health, which may impact your loved one’s capacity to live alone. Whenever you visit your elderly relative, assess the situation and how well they’re coping with independent living. Get a baseline about a week after moving that you can use on every subsequent visit to the home.
4. Prepping the Move
Last but not lease, you need to prepare for the actual move. The first step in prepping is generally decluttering their current home. Our service can help you declutter your home, pack the valuables and unpack them at your new home.
Busy Buddies can help you with all your moving needs. We provide compassionate moving services for our clients. We are based in Virginia, serving areas in and around McLean. Call us at (703) 828-1833 to learn more about our services. You can also ask for a free estimate.
