HOW TO FIND THE BEST ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY FOR YOUR LOVED ONE — PART II

Moving to an assisted living facility is a big decision, and it’s one that deserves a great amount of compassion, consideration, and empathy. We provided you with a few tips that can help you find a great fit for a loved one in a previous post, so be sure to catch up on that information if you haven’t yet read it. In today’s post, we’ll continue to provide you with tips that can help you find the best-assisted living facility for your family member. Liberty Ridge proudly provides assisted living options in Lexington that can provide your loved one with the level of care they need to thrive. Call 859-286-4242 or email info@libertyridge.com today to request more information.

CONSIDER FUTURE NEEDS

Your loved one is making the transition to an assisted living apartment because they’re at a point in their life where they need a bit of extra help. Perhaps they need someone to help them carry heavy groceries inside, or maybe they’re beginning to show the first stages of cognitive decline. No matter what your loved one’s current needs are, you should always choose an assisted living facility with their future needs in mind. It’s difficult to determine what their exact needs will be, but speaking with their doctor about the care they will need in several years can help you find a facility they can call home for years to come.

READ THE FINE PRINT 

It’s unfortunate, but many assisted living apartments are designed to make as much money as possible, even if it forces residents to relocate after a short period of time due to financial hardship. At Liberty Ridge, we take pride in the fact that we are open and honest in all of our dealings. Our assisted living apartments do not have hidden fees or additional costs that come unexpectedly. As a faith-based living community, we believe that our mission is to provide our residents with the best assisted living care in Lexington.

READ REVIEWS

With most big decisions, it can be helpful to get multiple outside opinions from people just like yourself. Remember that hundreds of Lexington residents have had to make similar decisions with their loved ones, and knowing what other people think about a facility you’re considering can help you feel confident that you’re making the right choice. You can read testimonials about our assisted living facility here, and you can always reach out to us to request more information.

DON’T DO IT ALONE

Many adult children are the first to propose that a loved one moves into an assisted living facility, but you should always keep in mind that your loved one is the person who will be the most affected by the decision. There will likely be some reluctance or apprehension about the prospect of moving, and you should always listen to what your loved one has to say. Don’t be forceful or denigrating, but instead act from a place of empathy and understanding. Your children may be in your shoes in a number of years, so consider how you would respond in a similar situation. Ultimately, finding an assisted living facility should be a joint decision made with love and respect.

CONTACT OUR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY IN LEXINGTON

Liberty Ridge is Lexington’s Top Rated Local® assisted living community. We have a number of care options and living choices for all of our residents — reach out to us today to learn more.