Part 3 – Leading with Love: Approaching with Empathy Starting the conversation about assisted living is about more than timing or setting—it’s about the heart behind your words. Your loved one isn’t just considering a change in location; they’re facing a major shift in how they see themselves, their independence, and their future. Approaching this […]

Part 2 – Setting the Stage: Where and When to Talk So, you’ve decided to start the conversation about assisted living. That’s a big first step—and it takes courage and love. But how and where you bring it up can make a world of difference. If you’ve ever been caught off guard by an unexpected […]

Part 1 – Why Sooner Is Better: Timing the Talk Starting a conversation about assisted living with a parent or aging loved one isn’t easy—but it’s one of the most important conversations you’ll ever have. Many families wait until a crisis forces the decision but bringing it up before something happens allows for thoughtful planning, […]

In Part I, we explored how a catastrophic event like a fall or medical crisis often forces the move to assisted living, and in Part II, we highlighted the more subtle signs that someone might be struggling with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and ambulating—even if they aren’t saying so. In Part […]