It is normal for your loved one to be nervous about moving into an assisted living facility and out of their home. This can be even worse if they have lived in their home for a long time and are worried about what it will be like to live somewhere else for the first time. Knowing some of the common anxieties and fears that your loved one is going through when it is time to talk about moving them to an assisted living facility and then working through those fears with your loved  one can make a big difference.

Some of the top concerns that your loved one may be feeling when it comes to accepting assisted living includes:

# Losing their independence; A lot of seniors will be resistant to the idea of moving into one of these facilities because they fear that they will not have their autonomy any longer. However, most of these facilities are going to work hard to help the senior to keep their independence as much as possible, for as long as possible. The care plans are personalized to what works well for the individual so they can be as independent as they can.

# Quality care; As a family member of a senior who is going into assisted living, you may worry about the quality of care that your loved one is getting. You will need to maintain open and routine communication with the staff and commit yourself to some frequent visits and you will be able to see what is going on there and that can be enough to alleviate the concern a bit.

# Adjusting to the new environment: Moving to an assisted living facility is a big transition and that can be scary for seniors as well as their families. Taking the time to prepare, rather than doing it all at once, providing support, and doing regular visits can make a difference and will ease this concern.

Come and check out our  independent living in Overland Park, KS. We are proud to offer a lot of options when it comes to assisted living and hope that you will find that these facilities are up to your standards. You want the very best when it comes to a new home for your loved one, one that has a lot of activities, the best amenities, and plenty of care to help them adjust to their new life. That is why we welcome you to come take a tour, see more of our facilities, and talk to the staff before making your big decision.