{"id":1338,"date":"2020-10-13T16:37:13","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T21:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-goldton\/?p=1338"},"modified":"2020-10-13T21:37:18","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T21:37:18","slug":"how-should-i-talk-about-senior-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-goldton-at-southaven\/2020\/10\/13\/how-should-i-talk-about-senior-living\/","title":{"rendered":"How Should I Talk About Senior Living to Mom or Dad?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1338\" class=\"elementor elementor-1338\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1fd94ee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1fd94ee\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fa3f000\" data-id=\"fa3f000\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc256c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc256c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice on Having the Senior Living Talk with Mom or Dad <\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s time to think of a better solution for your parents by discussing a senior living community, but you don\u2019t know how to bring the topic up. Read below on how to approach this topic carefully with a loved one and questions that might arise after starting the conversation.<\/span><\/p><p><b>What if Mom or Dad Doesn\u2019t <\/b><b><i>Want <\/i><\/b><b>to Move to Senior Living?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that this will be a big life change for them.<\/span><b> Addressing their needs with empathy and compassion are key <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while initiating the topic about senior living with them. The<\/span><b> care and social fulfillment <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they will receive at a senior living community is <\/span><b>worth more to their quality of life <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">than living at home alone.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do I Tell Mom or Dad They Need Senior Living or Assisted Living?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a senior living operator with tenured leaders in our communities, Atlas has spoken with many daughters and sons throughout the U.S. about the big senior living conversation.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, there isn\u2019t a perfect set of rules to follow. Everyone handles this topic differently, but know that you are not alone. Although you may or may not be a caregiver, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiver.org\/caregiver-statistics-demographics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">there are millions of people in the U.S. taking care of someone 50-years-of-age or older<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When starting this conversation with your parent, always think of this process as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collaborating<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with them, not <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">controlling<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> them. No one likes to feel like they are being controlled and that their voice isn\u2019t being heard, especially when it comes to a major life decision involving them. <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know that senior living is the best option for mom or dad, but the fact remains that it still needs to be their decision. They should want to move because it is in their best interest. Present the topic in a way that includes their questions, concerns, and comments.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need some help starting the conversation? Below is a list of common issues seniors face living alone, collaborative statements to encourage your parent to think about assisted living, and how Atlas alleviates these problems your senior may face right now at home.<\/span><\/p><table style=\"table-layout: fixed;\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Issue<\/b><\/td><td><b>How to Address the Issue<\/b><\/td><td><b>How Atlas Helps<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble performing daily tasks (bathing, dressing, and\/or grooming themselves)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the way your routine has been going lately, do you think it is causing a decline in your health?<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team of LPNs, RNs, and medical directors will have your parent\u2019s individualized care plan handy to provide personalized care daily.<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forgetting to take or pick up medications<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your medications are more of a hassle lately. What do you think about receiving extra help with your medications so you don\u2019t need to worry about forgetting them?<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 24\/7 associates and a licensed nurse either on-site or on-call, Atlas supports residents with medication administration and management.\u00a0<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling lonely, depressed, and\/or isolated<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I can see that this routine is bothering you. Would you like to talk about alternative living options where there are other people around?<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are seniors living in communities with the same interests as your mom or dad, whether it\u2019s book clubs, gardening, or walking groups.<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These questions are more open-ended, empathetic, and collaborative, rather than <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we are doing it this way, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we are making this decision for you today. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to discuss the issue first, gather their thoughts and feelings on it with an open heart, and then present an ideal solution to that issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that your mom or dad raised you to be the person who you are today. Honor this, their role in your life, and approach them with respect and acknowledgement of their life\u2019s accomplishments while talking about senior living. Always include them and their input with any decision-making.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you initiate the conversation, these questions might pop up as you research senior living options.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the Cost of Senior Living?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of senior living varies due to what your parent\u2019s specific needs are. Communities like Atlas offer all-inclusive pricing with the rent payment such as meals, transportation, housekeeping\/laundry services, maintenance, and more. Then, there is separate pricing for the specific care needs of your parent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost also varies by location because of the financial options available to seniors state-by-state. While there are national financial programs such as Veterans Aid and Attendance, there are also state-specific senior insurance benefit programs to look into and apply for. We suggest speaking with your financial advisor on all of the options available to you. You can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/aarp-foundation\/our-work\/income\/info-2012\/public-benefits-guide-senior-assistance1.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">read up on the public benefits seniors can take advantage of on AARP\u2019s site<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_1202\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1202\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-80 wp-image-1202 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14-Habits-of-Exceptionally-Likeable-People.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"435\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The senior living conversation with your mom or dad doesn&#8217;t have to be daunting.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are the Benefits of a Senior Living Community?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many positive changes that will occur in your parent\u2019s life after moving into a senior living or assisted living community. It may be helpful to personalize your parent\u2019s experience to the senior living community you choose:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mom, did you know that the community has monthly book clubs and poetry readings every Wednesday?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I read on their site that they have raised beds out in their courtyard for everyone to grow plants or veggies.<\/span><\/i><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every morning and every evening, residents walk in groups around the community courtyard!<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This May Be an Emotional Toll for Me. How Do I Work Through It?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not easy to sit and consider this change of lifestyle to your parent, let alone initiate the conversation. As you begin this process, keep in mind the following:<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow yourself to feel that inevitable discomfort of asking your mom or dad to change their lifestyle. It might be helpful to speak to a senior living professional or with a trusted friend\/sibling.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that, although this is a life-changing experience for yourself and your parent, it\u2019s one of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enriched value to everyone involved<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue remembering the benefits for both you and your parent, and that the conversation should be about collaboration, not control.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having the Senior Living Conversation Does Not Have to Be Daunting<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fact you are reading this blog now means you want a better lifestyle for your parent, and there is nothing more selfless than that! Keep this in mind as well as these key takeaways during this time:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting (and continuing) the conversation in an empathetic, compassionate way will do wonders while navigating this tough topic.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s about compassion, not control. Your parent should have as much part in the decision-making process as you.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be kind to yourself (and to your siblings if involved) as you go through this process. Your parent isn\u2019t the only one who will be affected by this situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We make it a living to be a resource for families wherever they are on their senior living journey. 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