Older adults moving into long-term living facilities can expect health advantages but can face personal sacrifices during the move.
A time comes when a person needs to live in an assisted living facility due to health reasons.
“There comes a time when we have to make that decision,” said Marta West article, Director of Operations at Masons Healthcare Management Company, LLC. “Sometimes the age is earlier than what you normally would expect, but anyone who has been diagnosed with multiple chronic conditions should consider the possibility that they may need long-term ort short-term institutionalized care.”
West explained that before moving into an assisted living facility, individuals need to prepare emotionally and financially for the move.
“There are a lot of changes going on in an individual’s life at that time,” said West. “Their personal health has declined that they need assistance in caring for themselves, but they need to look at the transition in a positive manner.”
West explained that people moving into an institution to view the move as if moving into a college dorm for the first time. They will make new friends, experience new things and possibly pick up a new hobby, according to West.
Sadness is involved with the move and people are encouraged to take what they consider to be their most prized possessions when downsizing, according to West.
A person moving into a long-term care facility must deal with their finances properly before the move as well.
“There are very strict guidelines provided by the government as to property, checking accounts, backing accounts and savings accounts that must be take into consideration” said West.
