Adjusting to a new home
Moving a loved one into an adult family home is most often motivated by the family’s concerns about safety, and the need for more care and supervision. This is a big life transition, and it requires time for adjustment, and takes understanding from a supportive family.
Imagine what it feels like to move from a longtime family home to a home that is shared with other seniors, and staff members. While an adult family home has a homey atmosphere and family feeling, there is still a period of adjustment. 
What you can do to help
It’s important to get some familiar routines and activities in place in the new home, based on what your senior enjoys doing at home. If she likes to spend time on the internet, make sure her computer is up and running with an internet connection. If she enjoys watching movies, have her favorites choices available right away. If she’s a reader, have some books by favorite authors ready. If she does handwork, unpack those materials first. Whatever makes her feel most at home. Of course, you’ll want to decorate her room with familiar treasured items and photos. These will serve as transitional objects, bringing home into the new space.
Visit consistently, especially at first, supporting healthy, positive adjustment. Planning activities, outings and visits in advance is a good way to ease homesickness and relieve some of the anxiety about moving.
Help your loved one look forward, focusing on the new friends and activities to be enjoyed in the adult family home. Listen to their feelings, of course, just don’t dwell on the past too much, instead talk about all the opportunities they have starting this new chapter in their life.
It helps that life in our adult family homes is happy, engaging and peaceful. Arrange your visit today, and let us show you the joy of living in Harmony Senior Homes.