![]() Ask for community rules and information on prohibited items.Do they provide linens and bedding? Do they stock toiletries? You may be surprised at what’s included, but also at what’s not. Ask for a list of items the community will provide.Are there multiple buildings? Are there multiple floors or wings? Be sure to check, and be sure to plan as closely as you can with your loved one. Ask for a copy of your loved one’s room layout and the community’s floor plan.Some communities even have in-house physicians, which can be a real convenience. Your loved one and you should prepare for the possibility that they may begin seeing a new physician or receiving care at a new medical facility. Prepare to transition care to a new doctor.Make sure to have a conversation with the community and your loved one’s doctors. ![]() The new community may be far from a current pharmacy, or they may manage refills. Urge everyone to keep in touch, especially during the first weeks and months. You’re probably already planning on updating family members, but don’t forget friends. Share your loved one’s new address and contact information with essential personal contacts.If your loved one uses a mobile phone, will they keep their service? Don’t forget sometimes-overlooked providers like cable and mail-order subscriptions. Make sure to give disconnect and cancelation notice to all utilities and other service providers. ![]() A short list includes the postal service, the Social Security Administration, financial institutions, etc. ![]() Make sure all essential parties are aware of your loved one’s new address.It might seem like a no-brainer, but you don’t want any surprises at move-in, like designating a responsible party for financials. Confirm with the community that all pre-move paperwork is complete. ![]()
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