What Do I Need to Take with Me For My Move Into Assisted Living?

September 23, 2014 by ·

Planning a Safe Stay at Assisted Living in Theodore, AL

Moving into assisted living is often considered a significant life decision. An elderly individual who has realized that he or she can no longer maintain their home or wants to live in a community with other elderly individuals may choose an assisted living facility as their primary residence.Assisted Living Theodore AL

When getting ready to move into an assisted living facility, it can be overwhelming for some people. You will need to go through what is likely going to be a lifetime of memories that you have collected through the years. These memories could reside in various furniture items, trinkets, mementos, and even boxes that have been stored in the attic for years and long been forgotten about.

You will also need to consider safety at the assisted living facility. While most assisted living communities have a very specific safety policy, you want to make sure that you are safe in the comfort of your own apartment.

Depending on whether you have a room with the kitchen area or not, if you do then you will need some cutlery. You want to make sure that any knives that are used for cutting meat, vegetables, and other items are sharp. It is a misconception that dull blades are safer. Actually, dull blades are a greater risk to everyone. That is because a dull blade requires more pressure to cut through an item. If it slips, it can still cut the person and cause serious injuries.

If you need to send a cutlery set out for sharpening, do this before moving into the assisted living facility. Some facilities do not have kitchen areas inside their private residences. If that’s the case, then this won’t be an issue.

Make sure that you have the proper clothing for the season. We are moving into fall right now and that means you’re going to need more sweaters, sweatshirts, and even jackets. Even though almost everything you need will likely be inside the facility itself and you won’t need to go outside, you may find it desirable to go walking around the grounds.

Even if you take a trip to the store, you want to make sure that you have the proper clothing for the temperature outside.

Finally, make sure that the staff members at the assisted living facility have the appropriate information regarding any medications you may be taking. You may also wish to share personal emergency contact phone numbers in the event of an emergency.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Assisted Living, contact Ashbury Manor Specialty Care and Assisted Living near Theodore AL, at 251-317-3017.

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About Cindy Johnson

Ashbury Manor’s Administrator since 2008, Cindy Johnson is a long-time expert in the assisted living field. Prior to her arrival at Ashbury Manor, Cindy managed acquisitions and crisis management for existing and new larger senior care project developments for eleven years. As regional manager for an Oregon-based assisted living management company, Cindy was directly responsible for operations for five 50-65 bed assisted living facilities. As manager during the transition to new ownership, Cindy reorganized internal operations and conducted leadership training for Executive Directors. As a result of her management and expertise, one of the company’s facilities (in Ocala, Florida) received a deficiency-free survey, resulting in the lifting of a moratorium on operation.

A nurse for 36 years, senior care has always been Cindy’s passion. Desiring to work more closely with residents, Cindy became a Category II Administrator in 2005. As Ashbury Manor’s Administrator, Cindy understands the complexities associated with dementia and cognitive impairment and she has fallen in love with seniors with dementia or cognitive impairment and their families.

Cindy is Treasurer of the local “Senior Coalition” chapter. She enjoys mentoring new candidates who want to become administrators.

As a 16-bed facility, with Cindy's training and experience, our residents and their families can be sure Ashbury Manor’s carefully selected staff provides the expertise of a larger facility while maintaining the individualized personal care of a small special needs home.
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