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<\/span><\/div>Move-in day is hard. That is worth saying plainly, because many families go into it hoping it will feel like a relief, and when it does not, they assume something is wrong. Something is not wrong. The transition takes time. What you do in the first 30 days has a real effect on how that time goes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Before move-in: what actually matters<\/h2><\/div><\/div>The most important preparation is not logistical. It is relational. Spend time at the facility before move-in day, if the facility allows it. Have your parent meet the staff before they are living there. A familiar face on move-in day makes a difference.<\/p>\n
For the room itself, bring meaningful items but keep it manageable. A few photos. A familiar blanket or pillow. A clock they recognize. Personal items from home help orient someone in a new environment, especially someone with memory issues. Avoid bringing everything at once. The room can evolve.<\/p>\n
Have a plan for the day. Who is coming. What time. How long you will stay. Whether you are staying for the first meal. Uncertainty on move-in day creates anxiety. A clear plan reduces it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The day itself<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Most move-in days are emotional for the family in ways that are not fully expressed on the day. Your parent may be upset, confused, or unusually quiet. They may also be fine. Both are normal. Do not interpret a difficult move-in day as evidence that you made the wrong decision.<\/p>\n
Stay for the first meal if you can. Introduction to mealtimes matters a lot in the first days, both for orientation and for social connection. If your parent can start to recognize a few faces at the dinner table, the transition moves faster.<\/p>\n
Say goodbye directly and honestly. Do not slip out hoping they will not notice. It tends to go worse. A clear goodbye, with a clear statement of when you will be back, is better than a disappearing act even when the goodbye is hard.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The first two weeks<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Expect more difficulty in the first two weeks than later. Sleep disruption is common. Appetite changes are common. Increased confusion or agitation is common, especially for residents with dementia. This does not mean the placement is failing. It means the brain is adapting to a new environment.<\/p>\n
Visit regularly but not constantly. Daily visits in the first week or two can actually slow the adjustment process for some residents because they are a repeated reminder that the parent wants to go home. Talk to the staff about the right visiting rhythm for your specific parent.<\/p>\n
Communicate with staff frequently. Let them know what works and what does not. What your parent likes to be called. What upsets them. What calms them. Good staff want this information. The more specific you can be, the faster they can build a relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Weeks three and four<\/h2><\/div><\/div>For most residents, adjustment starts to look real by week three or four. You may notice your parent beginning to recognize staff members, greeting other residents, or settling into the meal and activity routine. This does not happen on a schedule, and it happens faster for some people than others.<\/p>\n
If things are not improving after four weeks, talk to the facility honestly. Ask what they are observing. Ask what they have tried. A good facility will have a clear picture of how your parent’s adjustment is going and a plan for what to do if it is not progressing. If you cannot get a straight answer, that is important information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
What families most often regret<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Waiting too long. Almost universally, families who placed a parent in assisted living or memory care say they wish they had done it sooner. Not because the facility is better than home, but because the transition is harder the more depleted everyone is. A parent who moves in during a relative period of stability has a better adjustment than one who moves in after a fall, a hospitalization, or a family caregiving crisis.<\/p>\n
The second most common regret: not visiting enough in the first month. Show up. It matters to your parent, and it helps you understand what their daily life looks like.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
If you are navigating this decision for a West Georgia family, we are happy to help.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Whether or not Front Porch ends up being the right fit.<\/p>\n
Call (770) 258-8600<\/a>Schedule a Visit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4655,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Making Assisted Living Move-In Day Go Well | Front Porch","_seopress_titles_desc":"The first 30 days in assisted living set the tone. What actually helps during the transition, from Front Porch of Bowdon in Carroll County, GA.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4589","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-resources"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4589"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4589\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4658,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4589\/revisions\/4658"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4655"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
The most important preparation is not logistical. It is relational. Spend time at the facility before move-in day, if the facility allows it. Have your parent meet the staff before they are living there. A familiar face on move-in day makes a difference.<\/p>\n
For the room itself, bring meaningful items but keep it manageable. A few photos. A familiar blanket or pillow. A clock they recognize. Personal items from home help orient someone in a new environment, especially someone with memory issues. Avoid bringing everything at once. The room can evolve.<\/p>\n
Have a plan for the day. Who is coming. What time. How long you will stay. Whether you are staying for the first meal. Uncertainty on move-in day creates anxiety. A clear plan reduces it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The day itself<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Most move-in days are emotional for the family in ways that are not fully expressed on the day. Your parent may be upset, confused, or unusually quiet. They may also be fine. Both are normal. Do not interpret a difficult move-in day as evidence that you made the wrong decision.<\/p>\n
Stay for the first meal if you can. Introduction to mealtimes matters a lot in the first days, both for orientation and for social connection. If your parent can start to recognize a few faces at the dinner table, the transition moves faster.<\/p>\n
Say goodbye directly and honestly. Do not slip out hoping they will not notice. It tends to go worse. A clear goodbye, with a clear statement of when you will be back, is better than a disappearing act even when the goodbye is hard.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The first two weeks<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Expect more difficulty in the first two weeks than later. Sleep disruption is common. Appetite changes are common. Increased confusion or agitation is common, especially for residents with dementia. This does not mean the placement is failing. It means the brain is adapting to a new environment.<\/p>\n
Visit regularly but not constantly. Daily visits in the first week or two can actually slow the adjustment process for some residents because they are a repeated reminder that the parent wants to go home. Talk to the staff about the right visiting rhythm for your specific parent.<\/p>\n
Communicate with staff frequently. Let them know what works and what does not. What your parent likes to be called. What upsets them. What calms them. Good staff want this information. The more specific you can be, the faster they can build a relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Weeks three and four<\/h2><\/div><\/div>For most residents, adjustment starts to look real by week three or four. You may notice your parent beginning to recognize staff members, greeting other residents, or settling into the meal and activity routine. This does not happen on a schedule, and it happens faster for some people than others.<\/p>\n
If things are not improving after four weeks, talk to the facility honestly. Ask what they are observing. Ask what they have tried. A good facility will have a clear picture of how your parent’s adjustment is going and a plan for what to do if it is not progressing. If you cannot get a straight answer, that is important information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
What families most often regret<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Waiting too long. Almost universally, families who placed a parent in assisted living or memory care say they wish they had done it sooner. Not because the facility is better than home, but because the transition is harder the more depleted everyone is. A parent who moves in during a relative period of stability has a better adjustment than one who moves in after a fall, a hospitalization, or a family caregiving crisis.<\/p>\n
The second most common regret: not visiting enough in the first month. Show up. It matters to your parent, and it helps you understand what their daily life looks like.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
If you are navigating this decision for a West Georgia family, we are happy to help.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Whether or not Front Porch ends up being the right fit.<\/p>\n
Call (770) 258-8600<\/a>Schedule a Visit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4655,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Making Assisted Living Move-In Day Go Well | Front Porch","_seopress_titles_desc":"The first 30 days in assisted living set the tone. What actually helps during the transition, from Front Porch of Bowdon in Carroll County, GA.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4589","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-resources"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4589"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4589\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4658,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4589\/revisions\/4658"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4655"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Most move-in days are emotional for the family in ways that are not fully expressed on the day. Your parent may be upset, confused, or unusually quiet. They may also be fine. Both are normal. Do not interpret a difficult move-in day as evidence that you made the wrong decision.<\/p>\n
Stay for the first meal if you can. Introduction to mealtimes matters a lot in the first days, both for orientation and for social connection. If your parent can start to recognize a few faces at the dinner table, the transition moves faster.<\/p>\n
Say goodbye directly and honestly. Do not slip out hoping they will not notice. It tends to go worse. A clear goodbye, with a clear statement of when you will be back, is better than a disappearing act even when the goodbye is hard.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The first two weeks<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Expect more difficulty in the first two weeks than later. Sleep disruption is common. Appetite changes are common. Increased confusion or agitation is common, especially for residents with dementia. This does not mean the placement is failing. It means the brain is adapting to a new environment.<\/p>\n
Visit regularly but not constantly. Daily visits in the first week or two can actually slow the adjustment process for some residents because they are a repeated reminder that the parent wants to go home. Talk to the staff about the right visiting rhythm for your specific parent.<\/p>\n
Communicate with staff frequently. Let them know what works and what does not. What your parent likes to be called. What upsets them. What calms them. Good staff want this information. The more specific you can be, the faster they can build a relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Weeks three and four<\/h2><\/div><\/div>For most residents, adjustment starts to look real by week three or four. You may notice your parent beginning to recognize staff members, greeting other residents, or settling into the meal and activity routine. This does not happen on a schedule, and it happens faster for some people than others.<\/p>\n
If things are not improving after four weeks, talk to the facility honestly. Ask what they are observing. Ask what they have tried. A good facility will have a clear picture of how your parent’s adjustment is going and a plan for what to do if it is not progressing. If you cannot get a straight answer, that is important information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
What families most often regret<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Waiting too long. Almost universally, families who placed a parent in assisted living or memory care say they wish they had done it sooner. Not because the facility is better than home, but because the transition is harder the more depleted everyone is. A parent who moves in during a relative period of stability has a better adjustment than one who moves in after a fall, a hospitalization, or a family caregiving crisis.<\/p>\n
The second most common regret: not visiting enough in the first month. Show up. It matters to your parent, and it helps you understand what their daily life looks like.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
If you are navigating this decision for a West Georgia family, we are happy to help.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Whether or not Front Porch ends up being the right fit.<\/p>\n
Call (770) 258-8600<\/a>Schedule a Visit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4655,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Making Assisted Living Move-In Day Go Well | Front Porch","_seopress_titles_desc":"The first 30 days in assisted living set the tone. What actually helps during the transition, from Front Porch of Bowdon in Carroll County, GA.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4589","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-resources"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4589"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4589\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4658,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4589\/revisions\/4658"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4655"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Expect more difficulty in the first two weeks than later. Sleep disruption is common. Appetite changes are common. Increased confusion or agitation is common, especially for residents with dementia. This does not mean the placement is failing. It means the brain is adapting to a new environment.<\/p>\n
Visit regularly but not constantly. Daily visits in the first week or two can actually slow the adjustment process for some residents because they are a repeated reminder that the parent wants to go home. Talk to the staff about the right visiting rhythm for your specific parent.<\/p>\n
Communicate with staff frequently. Let them know what works and what does not. What your parent likes to be called. What upsets them. What calms them. Good staff want this information. The more specific you can be, the faster they can build a relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Weeks three and four<\/h2><\/div><\/div>For most residents, adjustment starts to look real by week three or four. You may notice your parent beginning to recognize staff members, greeting other residents, or settling into the meal and activity routine. This does not happen on a schedule, and it happens faster for some people than others.<\/p>\n
If things are not improving after four weeks, talk to the facility honestly. Ask what they are observing. Ask what they have tried. A good facility will have a clear picture of how your parent’s adjustment is going and a plan for what to do if it is not progressing. If you cannot get a straight answer, that is important information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
What families most often regret<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Waiting too long. Almost universally, families who placed a parent in assisted living or memory care say they wish they had done it sooner. Not because the facility is better than home, but because the transition is harder the more depleted everyone is. A parent who moves in during a relative period of stability has a better adjustment than one who moves in after a fall, a hospitalization, or a family caregiving crisis.<\/p>\n
The second most common regret: not visiting enough in the first month. Show up. It matters to your parent, and it helps you understand what their daily life looks like.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
If you are navigating this decision for a West Georgia family, we are happy to help.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Whether or not Front Porch ends up being the right fit.<\/p>\n
Call (770) 258-8600<\/a>Schedule a Visit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4655,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Making Assisted Living Move-In Day Go Well | Front Porch","_seopress_titles_desc":"The first 30 days in assisted living set the tone. What actually helps during the transition, from Front Porch of Bowdon in Carroll County, GA.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4589","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-resources"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4589"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4589\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4658,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4589\/revisions\/4658"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4655"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
For most residents, adjustment starts to look real by week three or four. You may notice your parent beginning to recognize staff members, greeting other residents, or settling into the meal and activity routine. This does not happen on a schedule, and it happens faster for some people than others.<\/p>\n
If things are not improving after four weeks, talk to the facility honestly. Ask what they are observing. Ask what they have tried. A good facility will have a clear picture of how your parent’s adjustment is going and a plan for what to do if it is not progressing. If you cannot get a straight answer, that is important information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
What families most often regret<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Waiting too long. Almost universally, families who placed a parent in assisted living or memory care say they wish they had done it sooner. Not because the facility is better than home, but because the transition is harder the more depleted everyone is. A parent who moves in during a relative period of stability has a better adjustment than one who moves in after a fall, a hospitalization, or a family caregiving crisis.<\/p>\n
The second most common regret: not visiting enough in the first month. Show up. It matters to your parent, and it helps you understand what their daily life looks like.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
If you are navigating this decision for a West Georgia family, we are happy to help.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Whether or not Front Porch ends up being the right fit.<\/p>\n
Call (770) 258-8600<\/a>Schedule a Visit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4655,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Making Assisted Living Move-In Day Go Well | Front Porch","_seopress_titles_desc":"The first 30 days in assisted living set the tone. What actually helps during the transition, from Front Porch of Bowdon in Carroll County, GA.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4589","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-resources"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4589"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4589\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4658,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4589\/revisions\/4658"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4655"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frontporchof.com\/bowdon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Waiting too long. Almost universally, families who placed a parent in assisted living or memory care say they wish they had done it sooner. Not because the facility is better than home, but because the transition is harder the more depleted everyone is. A parent who moves in during a relative period of stability has a better adjustment than one who moves in after a fall, a hospitalization, or a family caregiving crisis.<\/p>\n
The second most common regret: not visiting enough in the first month. Show up. It matters to your parent, and it helps you understand what their daily life looks like.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
If you are navigating this decision for a West Georgia family, we are happy to help.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Whether or not Front Porch ends up being the right fit.<\/p>\n
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