The Arbor Company Senior Living Blog

Scams targeting the elderly are nothing new, but in recent years, they seem to have become more insidious—and more costly. True Link Financial estimates that elder financial abuse results in $36.5 billion lost annually. No one deserves to be conned out of their money and possessions, and the fact seniors are preyed upon is even more distressing.

Now that you have chosen your assisted living community, your journey is just beginning! It’s time to start downsizing and packing, determining what you would like to move into your new apartment and what you may sell, give away or put in storage. Perhaps you have even ordered change-of-address cards to mail out to your friends and family. You may be feeling a mix of emotions ranging from relief and excitement to nervousness or anxiety. But fear not; so much of your nervousness is due to the unknowns that come with your upcoming move-in process. Here is a bit of what you can expect as you begin the process of understanding assisted living and making your new apartment your home.