Downsizing Help for Seniors Moving to Senior Living
Downsizing is stressful and emotional for anyone moving. For seniors moving to a retirement community, it is important to take the right steps to downsize your parent or loved one’s home. MorningStar’s new senior living community in Portland provides families with the resources they need to begin downsizing and falling in love with their new senior living community.
A True Home to Comfortably Age in Place
Before beginning to declutter and pack, be mindful of the size and floor plan of your loved one’s new apartment. MorningStar at Laurelhurst offers unrivaled assisted living Portland seniors are sure to favor. Offering inspired retirement living, our community is situated in the historic Laurelhurst District where long-time residents can continue to comfortably live in familiar surroundings or near loved ones. MorningStar’s 5-story, 146,000 square feet building offers 83 assisted living suites and 32 suites devoted to the care of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.
Basic Downsizing Tips for Seniors
It’s likely your new living space in a senior living community will not compare to a 3 bedroom home. This is why downsizing is truly important.
Clear the clutter. Over time, we accumulate an excess of items and typical clutter. Take the time to go through old paper work, clothing, and unused items that have been held onto and stashed away. Clearing the clutter will allow you to focus on deciding what items and memorabilia you want to bring with you to senior living.
Familiarity helps us adjust. Families might be tempted to sell everything in their senior loved one’s home when preparing to move to a retirement home. While this seems easy, it may cause distress later. Certain items hold sentimental value to us. Take your parents or loved one into account when deciding what furniture or household items to keep. Many senior living communities advocate for seniors to bring their own furniture and decoration. Being surrounded by familiar home goods makes seniors feel more comfortable and relaxed.
Find the Best Retirement Homes Portland, Oregon, Has to Offer
We have an unmatched commitment to the well-being of our assisted living residents at MorningStar at Laurelhurst. We offer round-the-clock support for their activities of daily living (ADLs), empowering them to maintain their independence. With compassion, our care managers provide medication management and access to licensed nurses. Our retirement communities are thoughtfully crafted with luxury amenities, hospitality services, and wellness programs that nurture new interests, hobbies, and individual needs.