How to Talk to Your Loved One About Moving Up a Level in Assisted Living
It is never easy to talk about the changes in care, in particular, when it concerns a loved one. In an assisted living community, progressing in a higher level of care may raise the issue of fear, loss of independence, or confusion. Nevertheless, it can be reliably assumed that this change should be associated with increased security, comfort, and calmness of the residents and their families. Understanding the 5 levels of care in assisted living can help families navigate these transitions with greater confidence and peace of mind. When the needs of your loved one are evolving, a heart-to-heart talk about how to move to a new stage of care would save the day. This is how to go about the subject empathetically and understandingly. 1. Know What It Means to Move Up a Level It is important to have a brief discussion on what a change in the level of care actually entails before initiating the conversation. It is common that there are five levels of care that can be found in assisted livin...