The move to assisted living is almost always a difficult time in an elderly person’s life. More often than not, it’s just as hard on that person’s children, who are charged with making the decision in the first place. Still, there comes a time in all of our lives – provided we live long enough, of course – when moving to a retirement home can remove a serious burden from the shoulders of all concerned.

Before moving into a senior retirement living home, you’ll need to decide which personal items should come with you. Small pieces of furniture, keepsakes and personal photographs are perhaps the most important considerations. It’s also critical that you check out your new home well ahead of time as this will help assist with the adjustment process. Otherwise you’ll go in cold and feel uncomfortable with your new surroundings.