Spring may bring sincere conversation about personal care options

After a year of spending more time alone due to COVID-19 precautions, paired with cold weather keeping people inside for even longer, most seniors are looking forward to spending time with their loved ones. As the days get longer and warmer, your loved one’s mood will instantly boost—and if you’ve been wanting to talk to them about personal care home options, now might be the best time to do it. 

Heather Glen Senior Living knows how difficult this conversation can be, which is why we’re here to help equip you with the facts and information that can show your loved one the benefits of moving to a personal care home.  

Opportunities for companionship 

Perhaps one of the best things about moving your loved one into a personal care home is the opportunity for around-the-clock companionship. Most family members or caregivers wish they could spend as much time with their loved ones as they need, but that’s simply not plausible—especially as they get older and require more care or attention. 

Heather Glen Senior Living has residents at every stage of life, as well as amenities and programming designed to help seniors enjoy their day-to-day activities. Social interaction is vital to senior’s overall health, so being around others who share the same hobbies and interests is a huge mood booster. Aside from other residents, your loved one will also find companionship with our highly trained, passionate staff. 

Profound safety precautions 

From falls and medication mix-ups to break-ins or elder scams, living at home can pose all kinds of danger for your loved one. A personal care home can dismiss any worries you have regarding their health and safety, with 24/7 access to staff members, floor plans and facilities designed for accessibility and on-site physicians, physical therapy, psychology and more. 

A new kind of independence  

Although your loved one might feel that moving them out of their home will result in a lack of independence, it can actually provide the peace of mind they didn’t know they were missing. Taking care of a home is a lot of work, and requires a lot of money and effort to be done effectively. Spending money on mortgage, taxes, utilities, maintenance and more doesn’t just add up quickly—it can also be hard to keep up with. Don’t let your loved one risk falling behind on payments or maintenance just because they’re worried about losing their independence. 

As a resident of Heather Glen Senior Living, your loved one will receive the hospitality services of an all-inclusive Senior Living community with the added assistance of nursing care. This strategic combination of services allows for a worry-free lifestyle that allows your loved ones to maximize their independence in a safe, home-like environment. 

Initiate the conversation  

As difficult as it might be to bring up the idea of moving into a personal care home, your loved one will benefit from companionship, safety and care offered by award-winning Heather Glen Senior Living. For more information on starting the conversation or to schedule a tour once you’ve made the decision together, contact us online or call us at (610) 841-4478.