Supporting Your Loved One's Emotional Well-Being in Assisted Living

The decision to move a loved one into assisted living is often a difficult one filled with mixed emotions. Understanding and addressing potential emotional hurdles can significantly enhance your loved one's quality of life.

How Can You Support Your Loved One? 

One of the most common challenges residents face is adapting to a new environment. To help your loved one cope:

• Encourage open communication: Create a safe space for them to express their feelings. Validate their emotions without judgment.
• Maintain familiar routines: As much as possible, incorporate familiar habits into their new daily routine. This can provide a sense of continuity.
• Involve them in decision-making: Allowing them to choose activities, meals, or room decor can empower them and make them feel more in control.   
• Gradually introduce new people and activities: Overwhelming them with social interactions or unfamiliar experiences can be stressful. Progress at their pace.

Hear from some of our residents’ families here:

“Hillside Terrace is by far the best independent living, assisted living, and memory care in all of Washtenaw County. The staff is kind, building is spotless, and the leadership gets it. If you have not taken the time to research, visit, and talk with their team if your loved one is in need of a care, you are missing out. Highly recommend.”

Jeannie, Google Review

“Hillside Terrace is super unique in the sense that it is family owned which in turn makes you feel like you are a part of their family! My grandma fit right in and LOVES all the outings and activities! She wouldn’t have as much socialization if at home and has made some great friends!”

Jillian, Google Review

Enrich Your Life with Assisted Living: Schedule a Tour! 

Our "Aging by Choice" philosophy allows a flexibility of options for our residents and their families; you choose what is best for you, and we make it possible. We’re confident in our ability to provide the best quality of care, the security, and the family atmosphere that you’re seeking! We warmly invite you to see the difference we can make when your family shares life with our family. 

We can help your family create peace of mind. When you’re at home you’ll know your loved one is taken care of and in good hands. If you’re interested in learning more assisted living in Ann Arbor or scheduling a tour, contact us today! 734-761-4451