How can I prepare a loved one for placement in a long-term care facility?
It is important to involve your loved one in the decision making process as much as possible. Accompany them to the facility to meet some of the caregivers and take a tour. If that is not an option, then share literature on the facility with them. Allow your loved one to be heard as they express both their positive and negative feelings. Constant reassurance of your support and involvement will help decrease feelings of abandonment. The initial adjustment phase can be a time of great anxiety. Make sure to be present on the day of admission, meet the staff and show your interest in your loved one’s well being. Most residents adjust quickly and within one to three months a sense of calm and contentment is present for both the resident and their family.
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