Moving to Assisted Living in Fond du Lac: Tips for a Smooth Transition

Did you know seniors comprise around 1 in 5 of Fond du Lac's population? If you are familiar with the location, you'll understand what attracts retirees to this beautiful part of Wisconsin. It's a tranquil lakeside community, a beauty spot, and a destination offering a wide variety of activities for seniors.

Nevertheless, moving to assisted living can feel daunting. How do you know what to bring? What happens if you feel lonely?

To help with those concerns and more, we have compiled this guide on successfully transitioning to assisted living in our retirement community in Fond du Lac.

Adjusting to Senior Living: Developing a Positive Mindset

It's natural to feel apprehensive about a move and a lifestyle change. Moving to assisted living will introduce lots of changes, and it will take time to adjust. However, having a positive mindset from the start can go a long way to helping you adapt to your new environment.

Here are some ways to help you develop a positive outlook:

Focus on what you'll gain with the move rather than what you are losing
Plan activities that make you happy
Embrace the idea of freedom in your new life

Assisted living in Fond du Lac is a chance to make friends, discover new hobbies, and remove some of the more mundane responsibilities from your life, like housekeeping. Focusing on these advantages will help ease the transition.

Making Assisted Living Feel Like Home

A good packing strategy for your new life in Fond du Lac can help you settle from day one. Focus on packing everyday essentials in a bag that you keep near you during the move so that you aren't searching through stacks of boxes to look for something important as soon as you arrive.

That bag should contain:

Comfortable clothing
Toiletries
Medication
Reading glasses and other essential accessories
Important documents like your passport
Your phone and charging device

It's also worth including some of your favorite items to make your new home feel more familiar. Here are some ideas:

Favorite blankets or cushions
Family photos
Other decorative elements that hold sentimental value

Don't forget other items that may be specific to you, like mobility aids. A combination of practicability and comfort means you can relax when you arrive and leave the big boxes of items until another day.

Downsizing for Seniors

When moving into a senior living community in Fond du Lac, it's likely you'll be saying goodbye to a family home.

You may have accumulated a lot of furniture and personal treasures during that time, and your new move will mean downsizing. Here are some tips for deciding what to take and what to leave:

Use four categories when sorting through belongings: keep, donate, gift, or discard
Prioritize those items that hold sentimental value
Prioritise furniture that you find most comfortable
Measure your new space to check which furniture will fit
Remember that smaller furniture items maximize space

Don't forget to reach out to family to help store personal belongings that you want to keep. This can be a sensible way of holding on to items you intend to pass on as heirlooms.

Embrace downsizing as a way to live minimally, and remember that in a senior living community, your home extends beyond your new apartment to all the fantastic amenities on site.

Be Central to the Senior Care Planning Process

You may have family members who are helping you with the move, and that can be hugely valuable.

Nevertheless, it's important to feel in control and take charge of any decision-making. So, you should always ensure you are central to any planning. If you aren't, speak to your family and let them know your feelings.

Choose your room layout, decide on the belongings you want to take, and make the final decision about your moving day. Talk to staff about your care needs.

It's also helpful to share any questions, concerns, or reservations you have with staff in your new Fond du Lac community. They will offer some reassurance and advice.

Our Assisted Living Community in Fond du Lac: Building Connections

Getting to know people in your new home and making friends is one of the best ways to settle into senior living. Start this from day one by signing up for some of the activities and events on offer at LakeHouse Fond du Lac. You could:

Join an exercise class
Sign up for an arts and crafts workshop
Join a group visit to a nearby attraction
Have a quiet chat with a friend in our stunning gardens

With beautiful communal spaces, you are never that far away from a friendly face and engaging conversation.

Don't forget that technology can also be valuable for staying connected. With our high-speed WiFi, you can schedule video calls with friends, siblings, children, and grandchildren. All these connections will keep you in positive spirits and help you ease into the senior living lifestyle.

Getting to Know Fond du Lac

Life in senior living isn't limited to what's on offer in our wonderful community. You will also be blessed to have beautiful Fond du Lac on your doorstep. Exploring your new neighborhood is a good opportunity to have fun, familiarise yourself with activities you enjoy, and meet new people. You could discover:

Lakeside Park along Lake Winnebago
Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts
Galloway House and Village
Kettle Moraine State Forest

If you want something more vibrant and social, you may also love exploring some of the nearby cafes, restaurants, and boutiques. Fond du Lac is the perfect setting to transition into a relaxing and fulfilling retirement.

Moving to Assisted Living: Start Planning Today

Moving to assisted living doesn't have to be fraught with worries and reservations. With some careful planning and a positive mindset, you can embrace your new retirement life and learn to enjoy all the fun activities whilst getting the assisted living support you need.

Take the first step today by exploring all that LakeHouse Fond du Lac has to offer.

Schedule a tour and meet our friendly team, stroll through our beautiful gardens, and take in the picturesque surroundings. Hear firsthand from residents about what they love most about life in our warm and welcoming community, nestled in historic Fond du Lac.