It often starts quietly. A missed medication here, a forgotten appointment there. Then one afternoon you walk into your parent's apartment and notice the refrigerator is full of expired food, or that they've lost weight since your last visit. These small shifts can add up quickly, leaving you wondering: Is it time to look into some kind of help?
You've been managing your parent's care from a distance — calling to remind them about medications, coordinating grocery deliveries, worrying about that fall risk in the bathroom. You know something needs to change, but the idea of assisted living still feels abstract. What would their Tuesday actually look like? Would they sit alone in an apartment all day, or would life feel full and purposeful?
You've toured the community. You've asked the hard questions. You've weighed the pros and cons, and now the decision is made — a move to senior living is happening. That's a big step, and it's worth celebrating. But between the relief and the excitement, there's a very practical question staring you down: What do we actually bring?