{"id":5645,"date":"2023-12-23T19:00:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-24T03:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.logicmark.com\/?p=5645"},"modified":"2023-12-23T19:00:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-24T03:00:07","slug":"a-checklist-for-moving-into-assisted-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.logicmark.com\/a-checklist-for-moving-into-assisted-living\/","title":{"rendered":"A Checklist for Moving into Assisted Living"},"content":{"rendered":"
Summary<\/strong>

\u2022 Helping your aging loved one move to an assisted living facility can be stressful, as there are several preparations and considerations involved.

\u2022 Having a plan in place and setting aside plenty of time to sort through treasured belongings can eliminate much of the stress involved in moving.

\u2022 You\u2019ll want to pack and prepare with your aging loved one\u2019s new space in mind. Getting the dimensions or a floor plan of their new home may help.

\u2022 It\u2019s important to stay as calm as possible during the move and to display compassion and sensitivity toward your aging loved ones throughout this transition.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

If you or your aging loved one has decided to move to an assisted living facility, a new journey lies ahead.<\/p>

Not only do aging adults get to enjoy additional pleasures in their golden years<\/a>, but they get to do so knowing that they are safe and cared for.<\/p>

Having help and care nearby means your aging family members will have peace of mind to live their later years to the fullest. Additionally, being part of a new community gives aging adults the opportunity to form friendships and explore the world from a different perspective.<\/p>

However, it\u2019s understandable that this transition can be overwhelming for all involved. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to plan ahead and prepare for the move to make it as smooth as possible.<\/p>

Following a checklist eliminates a lot of this stress and will help aging adults settle in comfortably. In this article, we share a comprehensive assisted-living checklist that you can use to help your aging family members with a seamless and stress-free move.<\/p>

The Only Assisted Living Moving Checklist You Need<\/h2>

Moving to assisted living may be a difficult transition for your aging parents or grandparents. It means they\u2019ll be leaving the home they\u2019ve come to love and will be relying on others for their care.<\/p>

We\u2019ve created the checklist below in the hope of easing their transition from the family home to an assisted living facility.<\/p>

Start with a plan<\/h3>

Planning ahead is the best way to help your aging loved ones move into an assisted living facility. Having a detailed plan helps you stay organized and on top of things during a busy and chaotic time.<\/p>

Hire a moving company<\/h4>

You\u2019ll want to find a moving company with a great reputation that can handle all your loved one\u2019s belongings with care. <\/p>

Spend some time researching moving companies and contacting them for cost estimates. The company you choose should be properly licensed and insured to give you peace of mind.<\/p>

Plan for healthcare needs<\/h4>

Before moving to the assisted living facility, set up an appointment for you and your aging loved one to visit their primary care physician.\u00a0<\/p>

\"A<\/figure>

Ensure you understand their medical needs to pass this information on to their new facility. If need be, get referrals for a doctor who practices near their new assisted living home.<\/p>

Focus on remaining calm and compassionate<\/h4>

Remember that moving to assisted living may be a turbulent time for your aging family members. It\u2019s important that you keep in mind how they may be feeling and remain sensitive to this.<\/p>

One way to show compassion and care is to ensure your plan includes enough time for them to sort through all of their treasured belongings at their own pace. This is especially important for those items that possess a deeper meaning to them. Allow for sufficient time to take regular breaks as you pack and organize everything.<\/p>

Consider relying on an aging adult move manager<\/h3>

Many families rely on a moving specialist for aging adults to help with the move to an assisted living facility. <\/p>

They may be able to provide helpful insight on how to make this transition as easy as possible. They\u2019re also usually able to recommend reliable service providers who can help with the move.<\/p>

Get paperwork and logistics in order<\/h3>

These next steps ensure that you\u2019re on track toward staying organized, which can alleviate the stress of last-minute obstacles.<\/p>

Set up mail forwarding<\/h4>

Using the UPS online tool<\/a>, you can set up mail forwarding to your aging loved one\u2019s new address.<\/p>

Cancel utility services<\/h4>

We recommend contacting all the relevant utility companies to cancel their services. Utilities and other bills are usually included in assisted living fees, but you might want to double-check this to be on the safe side.  <\/p>

Change of address notices<\/h4>

To prevent any confusion down the line, we suggest that you let all the relevant service providers know about your aging loved one\u2019s new address. This could include creditors, life insurance companies, and the Social Security Administration (SSA).<\/p>

Sort through legal and financial paperwork<\/h4>

Ensure that your aging loved one\u2019s financial and legal documents are all in order and that they are stored somewhere safe. You may want to consider keeping these documents in a folder in your own home for safekeeping.<\/p>

Plan around their new living space<\/h3>

Now that you have a moving plan in place and you\u2019ve considered all the logistics, it\u2019s time to start thinking about the new space your aging relatives will move into.<\/p>

Layout and design<\/h4>

It may be helpful to get a floor plan or the dimensions of their new living space. This can help you decide which pieces of furniture will fit into the space and what you may need to let go of.<\/p>

Get a list of items and services from the facility<\/h4>

Next, you need to know what items the assisted living facility will provide.<\/p>

We suggest you ask them about linens, toiletries, furniture, and appliances. This will help you figure out what needs to be moved to the new home and what to donate, sell, or store.<\/p>

\"\"<\/figure>

For example, many assisted living facilities offer laundry services, meaning you won\u2019t have to move a washer and dryer with your aging relatives.<\/p>

Find out what isn\u2019t allowed<\/h4>

Another question for the facility is what is not allowed to be brought into the community. <\/p>

For example, a king-size bed might not be permitted, or the community may not allow rugs due to the tripping hazard they present. This will help you make decisions about what to pack.<\/p>

Prioritize downsizing<\/h3>

Perhaps one of the most challenging parts of moving your aging relatives out of their family home is helping them downsize<\/a>. It\u2019s possible that their assisted living apartment will be smaller than their current home.<\/p>

The items they\u2019ve cherished for so many years may be hard to let go of, especially if they hold sentimental value. This is why we suggest setting aside a good amount of time to help your aging loved ones sort through all their belongings and prioritize essential items.<\/p>

Keep in mind that they will now be living on a smaller scale, so oversized furniture, furnishings that aren\u2019t in great condition, and heavier items might not be great for their new space.<\/p>

Many assisted living communities provide most of the furniture your aging relatives will require, so you might need to leave most of their larger pieces behind.<\/p>

Packing for assisted living<\/h3>

Some moving companies offer packing services, and this is something you may want to consider to make the process easier.<\/p>

Don\u2019t be afraid to ask your family members to lend a helping hand when it comes to packing up your aging loved ones’ belongings. This can be a big task to tackle on your own.<\/p>

Use quality boxes<\/h4>

The last thing you want on a moving day is for the bottom of a box to cave in and for your loved one’s belongings to be scattered everywhere.<\/p>

To ensure all their items are kept safe and to make moving a breeze, our advice is to invest in sturdy boxes.<\/p>

Pack decorative items with care<\/h4>

Picture frames and ornaments are often some of the most precious belongings our aging loved ones own. Be sure to pack these in their own boxes with plenty of protective packaging.<\/p>

Leave personal items until last<\/h4>

There are a few items that you should pack last, ideally on the morning of moving day. This includes toiletries, bathroom supplies, and medications.<\/p>

Don\u2019t Forget to Pack Some Cleaning Supplies<\/strong>

While most assisted living communities provide housekeeping services, it\u2019s still important to ensure your aging loved ones have the necessities to clean up small, unexpected messes. This can go a long way to ensuring that surfaces aren\u2019t slippery, which could lead to a fall<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

The Most Important Item to Pack for Moving to Assisted Living<\/h2>

You can help your aging family members feel safer and more at ease in their new living space by investing in a medical alert device from LogicMark<\/a>.<\/p>

Depending on which device, your aging loved ones can contact emergency services, their caregiver, or their loved ones at the touch of a button. Many of the devices can be worn as a pendant or clipped onto a belt for around-the-clock safety.<\/p>

Knowing your aging loved ones are safe in their new assisted living community (and that they can reach you at any time) will bring you comfort, too.<\/p>

Visit our website to browse our range<\/a> of medical alert devices \u2014 find the perfect assisted living companion.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you or your aging loved one has decided to move to an assisted living facility, a new journey lies ahead<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":5646,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5645","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-caregivers"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logicmark.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5645","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logicmark.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logicmark.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logicmark.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logicmark.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5645"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.logicmark.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5645\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logicmark.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5646"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logicmark.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5645"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logicmark.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5645"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logicmark.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5645"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}