When you’ve decided on senior living, the next question you face is: “When is the best time to transition into senior living?”
If the decision to move happens to fall around the holidays, you may be tempted to put off the move to have one last holiday season at the house.
Many families grapple with this complex decision and timing. At The Birches assisted living and memory care community, we understand.
If your loved one has some resistance to the idea of senior living, it can be challenging to consider completing this transition before the holidays. But we’d like to offer a different perspective on this matter. Because we know that moving into senior living before the holiday season is the best choice for many families.
Think about it this way, if there is a reason for the move for one’s well-being, why would you want to wait? Allow us to offer our insider insights as to why it’s not always a wise thing to put off a transition just because it is the holiday season.
Why a Move to Senior Living Can Make More Sense Before the Holidays
Savor the season
Often, the hustle and bustle of the holidays come with a fair share of stress. This issue can be compounded when your loved one is coping with increased daily needs.
Now, imagine they have the support they need to focus on appreciating the joys of the season. How would this change things, for both of you?
At The Birches, your loved one will get the support, assistance, and care they need to enjoy their best quality of life.
We strive to connect with each resident on a personal level, to offer them customized care that upholds their preferences and emphasizes their individuality.
When your loved one’s needs are met, they’re happier. When they receive assistance and support, they conserve more energy for the things and people they love. When they feel safe and secure, they cease to worry.
This all translates to your loved one feeling their best for the holiday season. It means you can enjoy one another's company, free from concerns about their needs being met.
Life at The Birches will help your loved one make the most of the holiday season. We’ll also help you enjoy more quality time with them - without added stress.
Discover how residents in our assisted living community spend the holidays in this article.
Why wait?
When seniors with increased daily needs continue to live at home, they may expend all their energy on completing activities of daily living, household chores, home upkeep, and yard maintenance.
Your loved one deserves to enjoy their life and have the support they need to feel secure and empowered.
Instead of waiting, why not offer them the extra assistance they need now, so they can conserve their energy to feel their best and experience a more active and engaged life?
The Birches residents get the consistent assistance they need. This allows them to be safer and to participate fully in what they truly enjoy. It also empowers them to have quality time with loved ones and explore new opportunities for connection.
With their senior living transition behind them, your loved one can focus on being an active and valued member of our dynamic community and savoring the holiday season with you.
Waiting until after the holidays can also contribute to the post-holiday blues many experience. This emotional slump is common after the flurry of excitement and activity of the holidays is over. If your loved one is prone to these feelings, transitioning them into senior living before the holidays may be optimal for their emotional well-being.
Instead of looking around at an empty house and taking down decorations, your loved one will be actively engaged as a member of a vibrant community, both during and after the holidays.
Having quality social interactions is a key component of our mental health and well-being as humans. At The Birches, your loved one will have regular opportunities for nourishing social interactions with their fellow residents and our caring team.
Togetherness is what’s truly important during the holiday season. We’ll give your loved one the support they need to make the most of your precious time together.
The true meaning of the season
At The Birches, we take care to never lose sight of the true meaning of the holiday season.
While it’s a time for pretty lights, gifts, and food, the holidays are really about coming together to share joy, fellowship, and quality time with those we love.
Our community does reflect the beauty of the season in our decor, holiday-themed events, meals, and activities, but we create these with the joy and well-being of our residents in mind.
We listen to our residents and value their input. Each year, we take their preferences and perspectives into account when creating our calendar of holiday events and activities. We want them to know they always have a voice in what we offer in our community.
Our signature Montessori Inspired Lifestyle Approach means we value and empower each of our residents to achieve their highest level of independence and best quality of life.
We tailor our offerings to residents at each of our levels of senior living and care. This way, our assisted living and memory care community members can experience the joy and connection that are the true heart of the holiday season.
We not only work hard to help our residents get into the spirit of the season; we also strive to help their loved ones feel supported during this time, as well.
When your loved one spends the holidays at The Birches, they’ll get to focus on the wonder of the season again. You’ll feel at ease, knowing they’re receiving great care and social opportunities in a place that truly feels like home.
You’ll share in their joy, knowing they’re having fun, receiving care, and feeling connected, even when they’re not spending time with you.
The Birches is a beautiful home for the holidays - and all year round. There’s no time like the present when it comes to enhancing your loved one's safety and quality of life.
Download our Embracing the Change: Smooth Transitions to Senior Living guide to learn more expert senior living guidance and insight about senior living. Contact us for personalized assistance and to discover how The Birches can support you in your senior living needs.
