Nursing Home or Memory Care Facility: Making the Most of Your Next Visit!

The environment in a 55+ community, a skilled care facility, or a memory care unity can be intimidating, but once you break the ice, you and your loved one can create new and lovely memories together.

Visiting your loved one at the nursing facility reinvigorates them and is essential to keep the family belonging feeling alive. We see how residents are happy and proud of receiving their loved ones, and we encourage families and friends to come.

We know that making conversation can be challenging and silence can be intimidating, but remember that your presence means the world to your loved one. Consider the tips below to make the most of your time together.

Update them on the latest news about your family. Your familiar voice sounds like music, even if they don’t understand 100%.
Bring some family pictures to look at and comment on together.
Does your loved one love pets? If your pet is calm and you can bring an up-to-date vaccination certificate, consider bringing it!
Music connects people. If you know your loved one enjoys a particular song, play it on your phone!
What about a manicure time? Bring your nail polish and have fun!
Seeing the world together: If the weather is good, consider inviting your loved one to stroll outside.
If there is a game you can play together, bring it. It’s always time to start a new family tradition.
Use empowering language. Remember to speak clearly and make eye contact. Don’t make a big deal of what they can’t remember or of their hearing limitations and focus on what they can understand. Succeeding in communicating does wonders for their self-confidence!

https://caregiver.com/articles/nursing-home-visits/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/caregivers/in-depth/alzheimers/art-20047540