098. REPLAY: Tips on Touring Senior Communities

Have you visited a parent over the holidays and realized they would benefit from senior living? Maybe they need more socialization and prepared meals, so independent living would be a good option - or maybe they need assisted living for even more help. No matter which senior community you’re leaning toward, Senior Living Expert Lori Williams has 8 tips for you to keep in mind when it comes to touring and “interviewing” your (or your loved ones') prospective home. It’s not fun to move more than you have to. It’s also important that you feel cared for and enjoy where you’ll be spending most of your time. That’s why it’s good to have a game plan. There are many factors to consider, like whether to use a local senior placement service, the community’s COVID-19 strategy, and more. When you take these questions into account, you can take the stress out of the moving process and confidently make an informed decision about your new home. Topics from this episode: -Touring senior living communities - Tips for choosing the right senior living - Senior living placement services - Senior living communities and COVID-19 - Questions to ask when touring senior residences Takeaways from this episode: - It’s important to have a local senior placement service so they’re familiar with the options in the area. Plus, they may have contacts for realtors, moving services and more. - Choosing precisely the right senior housing for your needs can help you use funds more effectively. Be sure to find an option for your budget, too. - It’s okay to bring your seniors to look at their living options if they’re not suffering from dementia and if the process isn’t overwhelming. - Ask any and all questions you have, and make sure to check what certain words or services are if you don’t understand them. - Don’t be afraid to interact with staff during your visit, from the activities' director to the chef -and even current residents. - Take plenty of notes and follow up with your senior placement advisor after your visit. - Go with your gut and be sure to go wherever feels best. Resources mentioned in this episode: Tips on Touring Senior Communities PDF: https://www.loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/post/tips-on-touring-senior-communities-with-checklist 005. Senior Housing 101: https://www.loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/episode/78876793/005-senior-housing-101021. 7 Red Flags to look for During Holiday Visits with Senior Family Members: https://www.loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/episode/78dafab1/021-7-red-flags-to-look-for-during-holiday-visits-with-senior-family-members 023. How Senior Living is adapting to COVID-19 https://www.loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/episode/77ce3524/023-how-senior-living-is-adapting-to-covid-19025. Activities in Senior Living - it’s not what you think! https://www.loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/episode/78cc0ade/025-activities-in-senior-living-its-not-what-you-think To suggest a topic, be a guest or to support the podcast, please email [email protected] For more senior resources and to sign up to the newsletter please visit: https://www.facebook.com/LoriWilliamsSeniorServices/ https://www.instagram.com/theloriwilliams/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/theloriwilliams/ https://loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/