You may want to replace some of your parent’s items, such as a new television or the latest coffee marker, in hopes it will help them they love their new home. Moving into an assisted living facility is a major adjustment where everything is new, the people, the food, even your parents’ routines will be different. Limit the number of new things they need to learn. You can slowly and new items after they are acquainted with their new home.

Your parents may want to improve something or maybe they need special help with something. Being in a new and strange place they may hesitate to speak up. Do it for them, after your parents are settled make sure to ask them if there are any changes they would like to see happen, or if they need help with something.

 We all want to be good to our parents and help ease their transition. But you have needs too. Try to free up as much times as you can in the first few months after the move to help but know that it is okay if you are not always available. Your kids may need you. Your boss and clients may need you. And you need to take care of yourself. Determine what you are able and willing to do and then stick to your boundaries. Rely on your siblings to help as well.