Talking With Loved Ones

Many seniors find relief after they make a decision about the next chapter of their lives. Conversations with loved ones are critical for making that choice. Making sure everyone feels respected, heard and moving forward towards the change you want to make requires compassion and balance.

Approaching your family about senior living can be a challenging process. Below is some guidance on how to make these conversations go smoothly, so you and your family can begin the senior living journey feeling respected and heard.

When Considering Senior Living for Yourself

How Can I Tell When It’s Time to Consider Senior Living?

Sometimes the signs are easy to notice. Daily tasks start to take more energy, familiar spaces feel quieter and routines begin to ask more from you than they give back.

Other times, it’s a gentle feeling that life could be simpler and more fulfilling. Choosing senior living may open the door to less stress, more support and stronger connections in a community that feels like home.

How Can I Bring My Kids Into the Conversation About Senior Living?

Start by sharing your reasons and goals. Let them know it’s a step toward a future filled with connection, comfort and peace of mind.

Let’s start the conversation.

How Can I Bring My Kids Into the Conversation About Senior Living?

Start by sharing your reasons and goals. Let them know it’s a step toward a future filled with connection, comfort and peace of mind.

Let’s start the conversation.

Is It Okay to Make the Decision on My Own?

Absolutely. This is your decision. Talking with your children helps them feel included while you’re still in charge of what’s next.

Let's talk about your choice.

Is It Okay to Make the Decision on My Own?

Absolutely. This is your decision. Talking with your children helps them feel included while you’re still in charge of what’s next.

Let's talk about your choice.

When Considering Senior Living for Your Loved One

How Can I Prepare for the Conversation About Senior Living With My Parents?

Visit nearby communities, talk to family and think through care needs. This helps you feel confident when the time comes.

Explore our conversation tips.

How Can I Prepare for the Conversation About Senior Living With My Parents?

Visit nearby communities, talk to family and think through care needs. This helps you feel confident when the time comes.

Explore our conversation tips.

How Do I Bring Up Senior Living Without Upsetting My Parents?

Start gently—ask where they see themselves next or what would feel helpful. It opens the door and helps them feel included.

We'll help guide your steps.

How Do I Bring Up Senior Living Without Upsetting My Parents?

Start gently—ask where they see themselves next or what would feel helpful. It opens the door and helps them feel included.

We'll help guide your steps.

How Can I Make the Idea of Senior Living Feel Exciting?

Focus on the fun things—activities, friends and freedom from chores. Brookdale communities offer many ways to stay active and engaged.

Explore a day at Brookdale

How Can I Make the Idea of Senior Living Feel Exciting?

Focus on the fun things—activities, friends and freedom from chores. Brookdale communities offer many ways to stay active and engaged.

Explore a day at Brookdale

What If My Parents are Hesitant to Talk About Their Future?

Start small and build trust. Share what you’ve been thinking and ask if they are open to talking more. Keep things light and give them time.

Let’s talk about what’s possible.

What If My Parents are Hesitant to Talk About Their Future?

Start small and build trust. Share what you’ve been thinking and ask if they are open to talking more. Keep things light and give them time.

Let’s talk about what’s possible.

Should I Include My Siblings or Other Family Members?

Yes. It helps when the whole family is working from the same page.

Plan with peace of mind.

Should I Include My Siblings or Other Family Members?

Yes. It helps when the whole family is working from the same page.

Plan with peace of mind.

Can Brookdale Help Me Feel Better About My Decision?

Yes. Our team members, vibrant activities and warm community atmosphere give you peace of mind that your mom is cared for and valued.

Brookdale is with you.

Can Brookdale Help Me Feel Better About My Decision?

Yes. Our team members, vibrant activities and warm community atmosphere give you peace of mind that your mom is cared for and valued.

Brookdale is with you.

Handling Difficult Emotions

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What If I Still Feel Guilty?

It’s natural to feel guilt. Remember—you chose senior living for care, comfort and quality of life. Lean on friends and support.

Support for your care decision.

How Do I Handle Feeling Guilty About Moving a Loved One Into Senior Living?

Recognize that your choice comes from love and a desire to provide professional care, daily engagement and a fulfilling lifestyle.

Schedule a welcoming visit today.

How Do I Handle Feeling Guilty About Moving a Loved One Into Senior Living?

Recognize that your choice comes from love and a desire to provide professional care, daily engagement and a fulfilling lifestyle.

Schedule a welcoming visit today.

What If My Parent Stays Upset About the Move?

With new routines, friendships and familiar touches, your loved one can feel at home. Your presence is also a comfort.

Ease into life at Brookdale.

What If My Parent Stays Upset About the Move?

With new routines, friendships and familiar touches, your loved one can feel at home. Your presence is also a comfort.

Ease into life at Brookdale.