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8 Steps to Take When Moving Into a New Senior Living Community<\/h1>\n

Last Updated:<\/strong> January 28, 2019<\/p>\n

There is plenty of advice out there about choosing the right senior living community, but once you\u2019ve made your choice, how do you go about settling in?\"8<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve prepared a list of\u00a0eight steps to take\u00a0while moving into senior living to help you get acquainted with your new home:<\/p>\n

1. Attend an event.<\/h3>\n

Get a copy of your senior living community’s social calendar and attend an event that sounds interesting. Join any and all clubs that spark your interest \u2013 you\u2019ll get to meet lots of people quickly and can slowly drop out of the groups you\u2019re not so excited about over the next few months. The key is to get involved in as many\u00a0arenas\u00a0as possible and you will discover all kinds of new folks and interests.<\/p>\n

2. Familiarize yourself with your new surroundings.<\/h3>\n

Determine where the nearest bank, grocery store and\u00a0pharmacy are located. Get a copy of the transportation schedule. Discover new ways to get to know the broader community \u2013 find local parks, senior centers and\u00a0theaters and see what events they offer. Learn the community procedures for meal time, laundry, requests etc.<\/p>\n

3. Get to know the staff.<\/h3>\n

Learn the names of the staff and determine if you share any hobbies or interests. They will become\u00a0the people you\u2019ll see every day.<\/p>\n

4. Introduce your family.<\/h3>\n

Invite your family to come for events or join you for a meal if possible. Introduce them to residents and staff. Ask if your community will host a private luncheon to celebrate your new home, or if they may host a party for all the new residents that month \u2013 be sure to invite your closest friends, too!<\/p>\n

5. Make some friends.<\/h3>\n

Experiment with sitting at different tables during meal time to find some new friends in your fellow residents. Your community may have a buddy system in place to encourage new friendships.<\/p>\n

6. Spread the word.<\/h3>\n

Write a review on SeniorAdvisor.com<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 take a few minutes to share your experience and guidance for others who are now going through the same search you did. If you love your new community, tell others what makes it so special!<\/p>\n

7. Take it easy.<\/h3>\n

Everyone adjusts to a new environment differently. Be patient and give yourself time to adjust. Contact the staff if you need something \u2013 this is not the time to be shy about asking for assistance.<\/p>\n

8. Update your contact information.<\/h3>\n

Make sure everyone who matters can still find you \u2013 share your new address with families, friends and medical contacts. Your community may even have pre-made change-of-address\u00a0postcards\u00a0you can send. Complete a change-of-address form with the U.S. Postal Service. Gather contact numbers for key staff who can help others find you in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n

We hope you find these\u00a0suggestions helpful. Do you have any other best practices for moving into a senior living community? We’d like to hear your tips in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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