How to talk to your aging parents about moving to assisted living.
You may be convinced that it is time (or past time) for your parent or parents to move into an assisted living home, while your parents themselves are still very attached to the idea of staying in their home. How do you go about persuading them that moving to assisted living Washougal WA or an adult family home could be a very positive option for them? Keep in mind that this will be a process, not a one-time thing. 
The first step is to plant the seed. Just make a comment here or there, don’t make it seem as though you have already made the decision for them. Use “teachable moments.” When there is an incident that happens, or a comment about being lonely, you can gently bring up the idea of an adult family home or assisted living and the benefits it offers.
Ask around to find friends or the parents of friends who have positive experiences with living in an adult family home. Offer these stories to your parents, or if possible, go visit the homes where these friends or acquaintances live.
As you get further into the subject, and your parents are more receptive to the idea, schedule some tours of homes. Tour more than one, so you can compare, and get input from your parents about what is important to them. While you are there, ask questions, show genuine enthusiasm, and stress the safety aspects and other advantages of the home.
Throughout the process show sensitivity to your parents’ feelings about the whole topic. There are bound to be many big emotions that come up when you start thinking and talking about moving from a family home that holds a lot of memories. This is a very challenging subject for most families, but once you reach the point of visiting some adult family homes, call Harmony Senior Homes for a tour. Often a visit to one of our lovely adult family homes can turn the tide for seniors who are thinking about moving to a more supportive environment.