Finding Relief: How Care Advisors Simplify the Transition to an Adult Family Home
Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. One of the most stressful scenarios is moving a loved one out of their home because it’s no longer safe. By the time someone transitions into an adult family home or another senior living solution, their care needs are usually advanced—they may be wheelchair-bound or even bedbound.
Family caregivers are often overwhelmed by questions like: “How will I get them to appointments?” or “Do I need to notify their doctor about the move?” Some worry about managing prescriptions: “Where should I pick up their medications?” and “When do I drop them off?”
Working with care advisors can bring peace of mind. In an adult family home, visiting physicians provide care directly in the home, and staff handle the ordering, storing, and administering of medications. This reduces the burden on family caregivers, freeing them from responsibilities that cause so much stress.
Real-Life Example: A Daughter’s Journey to Relief
A few months ago, an adult daughter told us she spent over 30 hours a week managing her mother’s healthcare. Her time was consumed with driving her mom to appointments, coordinating with healthcare providers, picking up prescriptions, and ensuring her care plan was properly followed at her mom’s previous senior living facility. With a full-time job, she was emotionally and physically drained.
When she moved her mother into an adult family home, her responsibilities changed overnight. She was relieved to learn the facility partnered with Ready Meds, a 24/7 pharmacy that managed her mother’s prescriptions and billed her insurance. The home also had a regular visiting physician, eliminating the need for external appointments and transportation struggles.
Finally, she could trust that her mother’s care plan was being handled professionally and compassionately. The 30-hour caregiving load disappeared, and she was free to simply be a daughter again.
Two Daughters Finding the Right Fit
Just this week, I worked with two adult daughters worried about their mothers’ safety at home. They thought their only options were hospital or nursing home care, but I helped them explore better alternatives through personalized tours of adult family homes. These homes offer 24/7 elder care services in a comfortable, non-clinical setting.
Hospitals and nursing homes are necessary for acute care or rehabilitation after an injury or illness. However, they aren’t intended for long-term care. That’s where adult family homes shine—providing compassionate, round-the-clock support tailored to individual needs.
Relieving Family Caregiver Stress with Expert Guidance
A significant part of what we do is educating families. Many people feel overwhelmed when considering senior living options. Our care advisory services simplify this process by helping families understand their choices and find the right home for their loved ones.
Families often call us stressed and unsure, but once we assist them in placing their loved one into the right home, that stress melts away. If you or your loved one needs assistance, please contact us today. We’re here to help.
