If you’ve been caring for your loved one and have noticed a recent change in their needs, especially pertaining to their safety or wellness, it may be time to contemplate moving to a senior housing facility in Minneapolis or St. Paul, like Rosepointe. However, before jumping in, understand what senior living looks like and how communities provide for their residents.
Involve the Entire Family
Research and collaboration are an integral part of any decision-making process, and it is no different regarding senior living. A main priority is to understand a prospective resident’s lifestyle and well-being objectives and what they would hope to experience within a community. Often, it is beneficial to collaborate with family members who can complement or add to the primary decision-makers’ perspective. Consulting with physicians is also recommended when health conditions warrant it, as a baseline can be established for one’s current health care needs and a strategy for going forward.
Other Common Considerations
The specific considerations you and your family will need to make regarding your loved one might also include:
- Care: Different senior living communities offer varying levels of care. It’s essential you have a clear idea of the scope of care your loved one needs and then collect information from each community visited to narrow down the selection.
- Amenities and Hospitality Services: Continuing an active, independent lifestyle may be at the top of your list of requirements, but in some cases, due to mobility issues, lighter activities like chair yoga or complimentary van transportation may be key. Either way, learn how each community supports resident’s intellectual, physical, and emotional growth to continue the pare down process.
- Rent/Buy and Costs: Different senior living establishments have different financial business models. Understanding the implications of a buy vs. a rent decision is one component, amenities and services included in the rental rate is another. Be sure to conduct a comparison and have a clear picture of what are “musts” vs. “nice to haves” to make the best decision. Below is a list we created to of the items to take into consideration. Feel free to click on the document and download or print for your use.
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