Selecting Based Only on The Surface Appearance
With all the advancements in assisted living care and the options that have become available, it can be easy to get swept away in how something appears. Looking at the things like entertainment options available as opposed to the type of care available can be a tough mistake to make. Just because a facility looks advanced doesn’t mean that their personnel is a good match for your loved one.
Not Looking at Online Reviews
The internet has provided all kinds of available ways to research an assisted living facility. From virtual tours to allowing people to provide online reviews about the level of care their loved one received. These reviews should always be taken with some understanding that sometimes the wrong people can be vocal but look for “trends” within the online reviews. If you see multiple reviews complaining about issues around medication distribution, there might be some truth to it.
Picking A Facility Around Your Needs, Not Your Loved One’s
You will see a lot of amenities available to your loved one as you tour different options. You need to make sure that while you are doing these tours, you are thinking from your loved one’s perspective and not your own. While you might like a swimming pool, your loved one might have zero interest in that. Select a facility based on their wants and needs, not your own.
Not Trusting the Experts
Senior Living Specialists are the premier local advisory service that was the first company to start in the Fort Worth area (2008). When we provide our free advisory service to help you select the right assisted living facility, we are backing that with our own research and experiences. You should always do your own research, but you also need to trust the experts too.
Forgetting to Anticipate Future Needs
What your loved one might need in care could dramatically changed in years (sometimes in months). While they might be able to function mostly independent right now, you need to think about their future needs. It might also be a necessity for your loved one to have a place that handles all aspects of aging needs.
Rushing The Selection Process
We know that the search for assisted living care can sometimes occur because of an event. Maybe you realized your loved one was no longer able to take care of themselves which can trigger you to make a rushed decision. This will be a very important decision, so we recommend not rushing your selection and later regretting your selection.