BROUGHT TO YOUBY THE EXPERTSAT ARTIS SENIOR LIVNG A Resource for Caregivers A ARTIS ONIAI WNS Your Partner In Memory Care South Hills Best Tips to Transition an Aging Parent(s) or Loved One to Memory Care Moving a loved one to Memory Care is a highly emotional With Memory Care stat, come up with a plan of action process. Even it the person with dementia understands it's for moving day itselt. Decide who'l bring your loved one for the best, they fear what this move signities, and grieve in, help unpack, and how long they' stay. Keep it to one for what they're leaving behind. Caregivers oten second- or two people, and don't hover or stay too long. Find a guess themselves, racked by mixed emotions. daytime activity they would enjoy, and plan to move on a These feelings are normal. Many family ocaregivers arive day when it's being held. at this decision having exhausted their own capabilities, Make sure the Memory Care team members know your knowing they need to focus on their selt-care. Planning this loved one's routines so they can develop a daily schedule transition for your loved one can be chalenging, but over time, the whole family wil benefit. to help them foel comfortable right away. your loved one understands they're moving to a Memory Care community, help them manage their emotions. You and other family members can do a lot Advocacy Makes the Difference It you're caring for aging parents or another older loved one with memory loss, it can be tremendously reassuring to amooth transition, tum to someone else who has their best interests at heart. In an Artis Senior Living community, special members of our Memory Care team serve an important role in advocating for residents and communicating with families. to calm any aruxieties or quell any misconceptions for a Plan to suround your loved one with their possessions in their new home, such as photos, books, artwork, and bedding. Ask whether the community has a list of do's and don'ts for what they allow residents to bring with them. Known as Directors of The Artis Way Experience, they't help you plan a smooth transition for your loved one. They Move and set up you loved one's new ving space focus on who the person is at heart: their likes, dislikes, before they get there. Create a homey feeling by incorporating as much of their own furniture as possibile. preferences and needs, so they feel at home right away. As your loved one settles in, opportunities to incorporate meaningful experiences witha Be prepared for the moving day to be tough for you and personalized program of activites and celebrations. They your family. Be empathetic and patient, but stay fem be encouraged to engage in the community in ways that honor their uniqueness and may stave off furtmer decline. 1, our Directors will seek out and stick to the script you've prepared to get you through the day. *Limit the number to one or two people. This allows your loved one to find their footing by meeoting their neighbors going for a meat, and taking part in activibes, so they'se less emotional about spending the right in a new place. Know the plan for the evening and overnight. Expect your loved one to cal you r they have difficulty sleeping or want to come home. Calm them, tell them you'll call right back, and then call the community for help. twill take a few weeks or months for your loved one to setle in and make triends. Be patient with this journey, a things will change. Remember dementia affects short-term memory, so they eventually accept their hew home. Trust the statf and make them your partners in care as well as day-to-day routines. See whether someone can knock on their door and offer reminders or other support. Helpful tips for a smooth transition: Our Directors of The Artis Way Experience are committed to facilitating more positive outcomes at every phase of the memory care jouney. That means providing advice that wil benetit you and your family before. during and after the move. Here are a few key insights that can have a big impact: * Ask the Memory Care community to regularly communicate how your loved one is setting in. Limit your visits for the first few weeks itt will help your loved one become more immersed in community de. Sometimes when a family member visits, they gravitate to them instead of engaging with community activities or new triends. Learn more about The Artis Way by calling 412-212-6025 or visiting TheArtisWay.com/TheAlmanac a8 Ar Senior Living of Soum H 1001 Hgbe Dr, P PA 19a BROUGHT TO YOUBY THE EXPERTSAT ARTIS SENIOR LIVNG A Resource for Caregivers A ARTIS ONIAI WNS Your Partner In Memory Care South Hills Best Tips to Transition an Aging Parent(s) or Loved One to Memory Care Moving a loved one to Memory Care is a highly emotional With Memory Care stat, come up with a plan of action process. Even it the person with dementia understands it's for moving day itselt. Decide who'l bring your loved one for the best, they fear what this move signities, and grieve in, help unpack, and how long they' stay. Keep it to one for what they're leaving behind. Caregivers oten second- or two people, and don't hover or stay too long. Find a guess themselves, racked by mixed emotions. daytime activity they would enjoy, and plan to move on a These feelings are normal. Many family ocaregivers arive day when it's being held. at this decision having exhausted their own capabilities, Make sure the Memory Care team members know your knowing they need to focus on their selt-care. Planning this loved one's routines so they can develop a daily schedule transition for your loved one can be chalenging, but over time, the whole family wil benefit. to help them foel comfortable right away. your loved one understands they're moving to a Memory Care community, help them manage their emotions. You and other family members can do a lot Advocacy Makes the Difference It you're caring for aging parents or another older loved one with memory loss, it can be tremendously reassuring to amooth transition, tum to someone else who has their best interests at heart. In an Artis Senior Living community, special members of our Memory Care team serve an important role in advocating for residents and communicating with families. to calm any aruxieties or quell any misconceptions for a Plan to suround your loved one with their possessions in their new home, such as photos, books, artwork, and bedding. Ask whether the community has a list of do's and don'ts for what they allow residents to bring with them. Known as Directors of The Artis Way Experience, they't help you plan a smooth transition for your loved one. They Move and set up you loved one's new ving space focus on who the person is at heart: their likes, dislikes, before they get there. Create a homey feeling by incorporating as much of their own furniture as possibile. preferences and needs, so they feel at home right away. As your loved one settles in, opportunities to incorporate meaningful experiences witha Be prepared for the moving day to be tough for you and personalized program of activites and celebrations. They your family. Be empathetic and patient, but stay fem be encouraged to engage in the community in ways that honor their uniqueness and may stave off furtmer decline. 1, our Directors will seek out and stick to the script you've prepared to get you through the day. *Limit the number to one or two people. This allows your loved one to find their footing by meeoting their neighbors going for a meat, and taking part in activibes, so they'se less emotional about spending the right in a new place. Know the plan for the evening and overnight. Expect your loved one to cal you r they have difficulty sleeping or want to come home. Calm them, tell them you'll call right back, and then call the community for help. twill take a few weeks or months for your loved one to setle in and make triends. Be patient with this journey, a things will change. Remember dementia affects short-term memory, so they eventually accept their hew home. Trust the statf and make them your partners in care as well as day-to-day routines. See whether someone can knock on their door and offer reminders or other support. Helpful tips for a smooth transition: Our Directors of The Artis Way Experience are committed to facilitating more positive outcomes at every phase of the memory care jouney. That means providing advice that wil benetit you and your family before. during and after the move. Here are a few key insights that can have a big impact: * Ask the Memory Care community to regularly communicate how your loved one is setting in. Limit your visits for the first few weeks itt will help your loved one become more immersed in community de. Sometimes when a family member visits, they gravitate to them instead of engaging with community activities or new triends. Learn more about The Artis Way by calling 412-212-6025 or visiting TheArtisWay.com/TheAlmanac a8 Ar Senior Living of Soum H 1001 Hgbe Dr, P PA 19a