How to Settle Comfortably into Your New Home
- Choose a community that makes you feel at home. When visiting different senior living communities, pay close attention to the atmosphere. Are the staff friendly? Do the residents seem happy and welcoming? These impressions can help you find a place where you’ll feel truly at home.
- Review community guidelines. Once you’ve found the right community, check any rules or recommendations the community has regarding moving into its residences. Doing so lets you know about any restrictions up front as you or your loved one gets settled in.
- Decide what furniture to bring. Use floor plans and measurements to decide what furniture to take. Focus on comfort and practicality—many residents prefer cozy seating, pieces with built-in storage or furniture that serves more than one purpose. Downsizing doesn’t mean giving up style; it means choosing what matters most.
- Make it yours with personal touches. Bring décor from your former home or pick a new theme or design instead – whatever makes you feel at home! Either way, be careful not to over-clutter. You’ll likely need to cut back on decorative pieces while still letting your personal style shine through.
- Surround yourself with meaningful memories. Every home needs some special keepsakes to make it unique and your new apartment is no exception. Framed photos of family, souvenirs from travels or handmade gifts from loved ones can make a room feel warm and familiar. These treasured keepsakes not only provide comfort but also often spark great conversations with new neighbors and friends.
- Build new connections. After you or your loved one has moved in, enjoy all the social opportunities that come with retirement living. Dine in common areas with other residents, take part in community activities and visit with neighbors. At The Crossings at Riverchase, everyone is welcoming and genuinely excited to meet new residents.
- Stay connected with loved ones. As you begin to meet new neighbors and make friends at your community, it’s also important to stay in touch with the people you care about outside your new home. Often, it’s not places or things we miss most — it’s the people. Once you’re settled in, invite family and friends to visit. You can give them a tour of your new community and introduce them to the new friends you’ve made. Staying connected helps ease the transition and keeps your support network close.
- Leave room for new memories. As you settle in, you’ll begin making wonderful new memories and share experiences with friends. Whether joining an art class, enjoying fitness opportunities or inviting friends to your apartment, the more you get involved, the more your new home will feel like yours.
Once you begin implementing these simple tips, you may be surprised at how quickly your new surroundings start to feel like home. Our team is committed to helping new residents adjust and feel comfortable in their new setting, and you’ll quickly find our beautiful new community is more than just a place to live— it’s a place to live inspired.