Parent Care Decisions: What Families in North Richland Hills Should Consider

Choosing the right parent care comes down to three essentials: matching care with individual needs, preserving independence, and selecting a community that welcomes family involvement. Choosing the right care for aging parents is a dilemma many Texans face, with Texas Health and Human Services estimating that there are 3.4 million family caregivers in the state. At Morada North Richland Hills, we take the caregiving load off families and allow them to spend stress-free, quality time together again.

Located just northwest of Dallas-Fort Worth, North Richland Hills blends small-town warmth with easy access to big-city culture and amenities. From Walker's Creek Park to the NRH2O Family Water Park for fun times with the grandkids, it's the perfect spot for caring for aging parents. Morada North Richland Hills provides assisted living with exclusive programs that reassure you that your parents are receiving the best possible care.

How Does Caregiving Affect Families?

Each family is unique, and caregiving affects them in different ways. Yet, they all want the same thing: care for aging parents that gives them dignity, supports independence, and lets them enjoy their golden years in comfort.

Benefits of Family Caregiving

Caregiving can bring families closer together. When their circumstances allow, time spent together can be precious. Yet, all too often, it brings many stresses.

Impact on Individual Caregivers

The book Families Caring for an Aging America concluded that family caregiving can face negative psychological effects. This is especially the case when only one person shoulders the bulk of the work, or when insufficient support services are in place to care for the caregiver. 

Professional communities like Morada North Richland Hills can provide much-needed family caregiving help.

Enjoy Time Together Without the Care Focus

Families want to spend time together, yet when care is part of the equation, the time they spend in each other's company may not be as enjoyable as it could be. Assisted living for loved ones removes the personal care component from the relationship.

Professional caregivers deliver the care your aging parents need in a context that has the right resources to facilitate it. Then, when you spend time with your parents, you can truly enjoy being together. 

How Do You Know When Your Parents Need Assisted Living?

Senior transitions are never easy, and getting your parents' buy-in is essential. So bide your time in discussing initial observations, and look instead for patterns. 

AARP put together nine warning signs that your care for aging parents may be in order:

1. They struggle with personal hygiene
2. There are changes in mobility or physical appearance
3. You notice wounds or injuries
4. Their home is not as clean as it was
5. They don't want to socialize
6. Their finances are not controlled
7. Their driving is concerning
8. They have declining health
9. They show signs of memory or processing difficulties

This list is not exhaustive; however, it is better to act sooner rather than later. Waiting for an accident or illness to force the move makes senior transitions more distressing. It's better if your mom and dad move on their own terms when they can see that they would benefit from extra North Richland Hills support.

Remember, assisted living for loved ones is not your choice; it needs to come from them. Bring them on a tour of Morada North Richland Hills, so they can see how enjoyable, safe, and comfortable their life would be if they made the transition.

How Is Most Assisted Living Usually Paid For?

Families typically look to various sources of income to pay for assisted living for loved ones. This may include:

• Social Security benefits
• Retirement savings and investments
• Long-term care insurance
• Veterans programs
• Personal savings
• Proceeds from the sale of a home

The team at Morada North Richland Hills would be happy to discuss the cost of our assisted living services. We will explain what is included and the extra costs you may need to consider. This can help you budget, leaving a cushion each month for unexpected expenses that naturally arise. 

Frequently Asked Questions

At What Age Do Most Seniors Transition to Assisted Living?

There is no magic age when seniors are ready for the support that assisted living provides. Instead, focus on the challenges we discussed above. While some seniors drive and care for themselves into their nineties, others may require assisted living support decades earlier. 

Aim to help your parent choose assisted living when they are in a position to participate in activities from day one. This will help them feel part of the community, connect with other residents, and smooth senior transitions, which can be naturally unsettling.

How Can We Make the Most of an Assisted Living Tour?

Before you arrive, prepare two lists together as a family. Write down your parent care priorities -- your "must-haves." Then write a second list of "nice to haves."

Ask the community how they personalize parent care around those specifics, including how they would tailor it to the needs of each parent. Also, ask them to talk you through a typical day.

Chatting with current residents is also a great way for you and your parents to understand the atmosphere at the community.

How Do We Make Senior Transitions as Smooth as Possible?

Focus on making your parents' new home as welcoming as possible.So, before move-in day, ask for access to the room to place some familiar furniture and decorative items there. 

Try to make the day as smooth and enjoyable for your parents as possible. A little forethought can make the day one they will never forget for all the right reasons.

Choose the Best Parent Care in North Richland Hills

Finding the right parent care is one of the most important decisions your family will ever make. Assisted living for loved ones offers them the opportunity to receive the care they need with dignity and compassion. 

What sets Morada North Richland Hills apart from other assisted living communities is its outstanding location in the heart of DFW's "Suburban Capital. " Remain close to your parents as you continue to live and work in the DFW area, safe in the knowledge that they are receiving bespoke care at our dedicated assisted living-only community.

Schedule a tour of Morada North Richland Hills today to discover just how enjoyable life in our community could be for your precious parents.