How To Get Involved With My Loved One’s Senior Care Community
When you or a loved one moves to a senior living community, several questions can arise for family members. Will they enjoy living at their new community? How will family members fit into their new life at their new community? Will it be easy for them to adjust and feel comfortable?
How To Remain Connected and Close To Your Loved One
We want you and your loved one to know that family members are an essential part of life at Hamlet. Everyone at our community truly looks forward to getting to know the families of our residents, and we value the special connections you bring to our community. You are always welcome to visit. In addition, here are a few simple ways family members can stay involved and engaged:
- Get to know staff members and caregivers. As you spend time with your loved one at their new community, we encourage you to get to know the people who care for them each day. Meeting the associates can be enjoyable for your loved one, and you may also discover shared interests as you learn about their backgrounds, hobbies and hopes for the future.
- Help associates get to know your loved one. As a family member, encourage your loved one to share your family history, their interests and preferences. By learning more about your loved one, associates are better able to meet their needs and are more likely to notice changes in their health and well-being.
- Get involved at the community. Hamlet welcomes family involvement and would love to see family members participate in our retirement community’s events and activities. It’s a great way to meet your loved one’s neighbors and associates, and it may also help your loved one become more active and involved.
- Plan for special occasions. In addition to community-sponsored events, you can also plan your own events for your loved one — bring treats for their birthday or anniversary or reserve a private dining room or gathering space for a special meal or party. This is another way to provide your loved one with opportunities to interact with those they care about most, as well as with other residents and staff.
- Prioritize regular visits and communication. Staying in close contact with your loved one helps them feel connected. We understand it can be difficult for long-distance members to feel involved. At Hamlet, we’ll help bridge the distance for family members in any way we can.
