How To Get Involved At Your Loved One's Senior Living Community

How To Create Connections & Build Relationships

When a loved one moves into a senior living community, it’s natural to have questions and concerns about the changes you’re both experiencing. Will your loved one feel at home in their new community? How easily will they adjust and feel comfortable? How can family stay involved in their new life? What are the best ways to stay connected and engaged?

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At The Crossings at Riverchase, family members of residents are an integral part of our welcoming community. Both staff members and residents look forward to getting to know the families of other residents so here are a few ways you can get involved:

Help staff members get to know your loved one. As a family member, encourage your loved one to share their experiences, family history, interests, likes and dislikes. The better staff members know each resident, the more they understand their unique personality and needs.
Take time to talk with staff members and caregivers. Spending time with your loved one should be your main focus, but you’ll both enjoy learning about the new people in their life. Learning the names of staff members and sharing a few words of thanks when you visit the community goes long way.
Get involved at the community. Senior living communities are typically very open to family engagement – The Crossings certainly encourages it! If you’re able to participate in community events, you’ll have the opportunity to meet even more of your loved one’s neighbors and caregivers. You may even want to stay informed about community happenings so you can suggest ways for your loved one to get involved themselves.
Celebrate special occasions. You can create memorable moments by planning events for or with your loved one, such as reserving a private dining room or other gathering space for a special celebration. Consider bringing treats for birthdays or anniversaries, which also gives your loved one a chance to interact with other residents and staff, helping them feel more connected.
Stay connected with regular visits and communication. Regular visits are a wonderful way to help your loved one feel more at home and comfortable in their new community. Try scheduling your visits during “free time” when there are no planned activities. While it can be more challenging for long-distance family members to stay involved, The Crossings makes every effort to help families, near and far, stay as connected as they wish.