Talking to Your Parents About Retirement Residences In Hamilton

Over the holidays, you may have noticed changes in your elderly parents. The changes you may have noticed could be a number of things but most importantly, you noticed a change in their overall health. You could be thinking that the time is coming to have the conversation that you have been long dreading. That discussion will be probably about the level of care that is needed for your parents now and in the future. Most adult children avoid that conversation, but in reality, it needs to happen before a crisis happens. If the conversation takes place, sooner rather than later, some anxiety will be lifted.

Adult children are more than likely to be hesitant to talk to their aging parents, but it needs to happen. Have you noticed forgotten bills to be paid, mobility issues, (that include falling), their grooming is declining and their medications are not being taken? These are just few changes that you have noticed. Never mind the ones you don’t see day in and day out because of their present living situation. It looks like it’s time for you to be proactive regarding your parents’ care and living situation.

You can start the conversation casually and  get a “feel” on how your parent wants to take on the latest chapter of their life. In other words, you can plant the seed regarding a move to retirement home, like Abington Court. You can mention how they will get the much-needed help they deserve. This is also to the time to bring in your siblings and those close to your parents. You shouldn’t have to shoulder the burden of the discussion/s. Perhaps talk to the others about how to approach the subject. One of them could even take your parent on tours of retirement homes. Tours are a good idea because your parent will see for themselves how fulfilling and stress-free their life can be. The staff at Abington Court is more than happy to accommodate tours for your loved and their family. Perhaps a conversation needs to take place with your parent’s family doctor. They may have concerns and may offer ideas on how retirement living could be discussed as a benefit to their patient, your parent.

Your loved one may think that you are just trying to “put them away.” You will have to be firm in your assurance that this not the case at all. Reassure them that you will continue to be a part of their life but living in a retirement home will help them physically, mentally and they will be safe.  Abington Court offers suites with your elderly loved ones in mind. A typical suite has a kitchenette, that includes a microwave, walk-in shower, an emergency system installed in each suite so that you and parent know that help is close. When researching future living arrangements, be sure that the available amenities will be more than satisfactory. Make sure that there are plenty activities, like clubs and entertainment that can be enjoyed. A retirement home should make sure that the senior is living an independent lifestyle while being respectful of the needs of your loved one.  

The conversation about your parents’ next step can be made easier for you with a tour at Abington Court Retirement Residence.  Book a tour by calling 905-518-7799 or complete their online form.