7 Mistakes Families Make When Moving a Parent to Assisted Living
Where Things Tend to Go Sideways
Waiting longer than you probably should.
Trying to solve everything at once.
Not involving your parent early enough.
Overlooking the emotional side.
Underestimating the cost.
Rushing through downsizing.
Trying to do it all without help.
Why This Happens
It is bound for one or more of these things to happen because no one is trained for this. There isn’t a guidebook, a step-by-step process, or anything like it. You are figuring out in real time for yourself and what is best for your parent and family.
What Actually Helps
Awareness.
Even knowing that these things are common can make them easier to navigate.