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It’s hard to watch your loved one age. Suddenly, it becomes clear that mom or dad can no longer live on their own, as their well-being is at risk. As seniors are less able to stay home because of safety or security concerns, many families are caught in a position where they don’t know which direction to turn. According to a recent study by the AARP, 9 out of 10 family caregivers felt stressed managing care for a loved one. An advisor can significantly reduce that stress by providing support and guidance.
Senior care and senior living are rapidly changing landscapes of options, and the choices available to the average person looking for a new home can seem overwhelming. It’s time to get informed.
While navigating the senior care maze can be emotional and frustrating, there are resources available to you. This turning point is especially challenging since, very often, the need is unexpected and immediate. A senior care advisor can help bridge that gap by educating you and informing you of the options that relate to your specific situation. They can be an invaluable voice in sorting out the issues and bringing perspective.
Here are four reasons why it’s important to have an advisor inform you about care options when searching for assisted living near you:
1. It’s an emotional decision
Making decisions—sometimes fast decisions, depending on your loved one’s situation can be emotional and stressful. We don’t make our best—or most informed decisions—when we are faced with frustration and sadness.
2. An advisor is a local expert that can save you time
Senior care advisors can provide an insider’s view of local senior communities and short- and long-term care options. They can narrow down your list of communities to visit to ensure they are the right fit for your loved one. They visit communities regularly and have been working with families in a similar situation. Comprehensively trained, they are true experts and are a great resource for community, care, and transition information.
3. You will get personalized assistance
Once a senior care advisor assesses your family’s needs and provides you the information that’s catered to your family’s situation, you can visit communities and make decisions at your own pace. They are also there to help you along the way, answer questions, and keep in touch with you throughout the search process—even after the move—to make sure everything is going well.
4. It’s a FREE placement service
Assisted Living Locators is a free senior placement and referral service available nationwide for families to explore and understand senior living care options, information, and resources. We are your partner in finding the right senior living option.
