How to choose a facility to live in:
- Choose a facility with a good reputation and convenient transportation and shopping services
- Conduct an on-site inspection of the facility, including its surrounding neighborhood.
- Make sure it is near shopping and medical facilities, especially a hospital.
- Observe whether staff is smiling, rooms are clean, the bed is made well, and the facility smells good.
Enjoying life at a facility
- Communicate frequently with staff and tell them your preferences and habist. The more they know you, the more they can provide you with better services.
- Know the resources available to you and make use of them
- If you have a pet, be sure to keep it clean and groomed. Some staff are allergic to pet hair.
- Plan on calling early for assistance. Staff may be trying to help other residents and you need to wait patiently.
- If you need special help, such as being discharged from the hospital, you can temporarily hire additional home health care.
- Caregiver work is very important and hard. Please respect them, treat each other courteously and live in harmony.
Preparing to move into a facility
Things to pack
- Loose clothes, pants without belts and comfortable shoes
- Four (4) pairs of pajamas
- Seven (7) changing pads
- Towels, toilet paper and other personal necessities
- Drinks and snacks to eat if you are hungry