For any San Diego senior the decision to move to a San Diego assisted living facility is big, and not one to be made lightly. It is definitely a time when families need to comfort and be there for the loved one that is making the move.

It can really be more stressful on them than a younger person because they may actually have some dementia or Alzheimer’s that may make them more confused and take longer for them to become familiar with their new surroundings.

Families become anxious about a loved one’s welfare, but they need to realize that this is not something to be rushed. At the same time, a senior who is experiencing difficulty functioning alone, needs at some time to make the decision, for their own benefit, to move to a assisted living facility where help can be provided if it is needed, and where they have greater security than they would with a San Diego caregiver or a family member who may be trying to help take care of them at home.