Changes in one’s life can be very interesting. Do you remember when your parents left you in the dorms or when you got your first place on your own? Adapting to change can be challenging. Most people are aware of how tough it is to balance your finances as a newlywed spouse, and most seasoned couples have joked about the difficulties of the first few years of marriage. Moving into a retirement community is similar to making any other kind of shift in life. It can be tough in the beginning, especially in the first few weeks. You can expect a better, happier, more fulfilled life on the other side of those difficulties.
Countless older individuals have come to appreciate assisted living apartments’ many advantages though they may feel anxious at first which is totally normal. You can rest assured that the friendly personnel at retirement communities will do everything they can to make you feel at home. So, how may your first day at the new place go? Here’s what you can expect.
Move-In Day
There will be lots to do on the day you move in. After making sure you have everything you need, a member of the community team will meet with you at your new residence. You may count on them to drop by periodically to see how you are doing while you unpack and settle in to your new home. Also, some of the amiable residents there could decide to peek in on you. A lot of people there take delight in making outsiders feel at home. It will be a busy, social, and active day, so prepare accordingly.
Morning
As you open your eyes, you see a stunning sunrise. You feel both excited and nervous as you make your way to the dining room for breakfast in an effort to get an early start on the day. Many of the residents will initiate conversation by saying hello and inquiring about your interests before you are even served your food.
Afternoon
You are so pumped up about the morning you had so you decide to take a nap to recharge. Your alarm goes off and you open the door to see someone there. In other words, it is the neighbor just next door. She/he has been thinking about forming a gardening club and has overheard your interest in the subject from others. You will feel like old pals as you brainstorm over coffee. The two of you decide to visit the garden center next week. While she/he is out on her/his next social event, you can settle in with a good book.
Evening
Dinner’s delicious smells float up to your room from the common area, and before you realize it, you are reaching for a dish. Initially you are sitting by yourself, but a resident soon approaches and asks if he can join you. He, too, is a new resident and is making his way around. Laughing over a plate of mashed potatoes, you two plan how to best spend your time together. Another member of the group has come to join you. You tell them you have had a great time chatting and that you are going to skip Bingo tonight so you can get some rest.
