Unplanned Life Changes
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Change is never easy. Even when positive change occurs, it may still force us to say goodbye to a former time and way of life. Unwanted and unplanned changes can bring an even greater sense of loss as they pull us away from our comfortable routines and familiar circumstances. Change is often confusing and disorienting. It can move the ground beneath us. For seniors and their loved ones who find themselves unwittingly faced with an unexpected situation, life may become uncomfortable for a time. We recognize the severity of these life-altering events and hope to approach them with care. We believe there is great comfort in human experience and knowing we are not alone in life’s journey. Recent events in the world have brought unexpected challenges to countless communities with the spread of COVID-19, widely referred to as coronavirus. The senior health and living industries in particular have been on the front lines of the crisis as they’ve cared for populations most vulnerable to this threat. We are extremely fortunate in our community to have the help of such knowledgeable and qualified professionals as well as access to the best and latest in health technology, excellent facilities, and medicine. We spoke with individuals who spend their days looking to the well-being of seniors in our community for words of wisdom and encouragement to navigate the often turbulent waters that come with unplanned life changes. Across the board, these caring professionals expressed a sense of compassion, concern, and hope for seniors who face difficulties. Here are their thoughts of encouragement for handling unplanned life changes. Take a Proactive Approach to Life Many people may not think to look ahead for coming changes, such as limited mobility or a transition to a senior living community, until the need for change is imminent. This can cause anxiety and panic. On the other hand, anticipating change can help you steady yourself when life does change. Expecting the unexpected may not take away all the pain or difficulty from the situation, but it can ground you. Retirement, relocation, changes in health and physical capacity, and bereavement are common changes every senior should mentally anticipate. Oasis Senior Advisors in Omaha is a good starting point for many seniors and their families as they build a plan for life transitions. The professionals at Oasis offer free senior housing placement services so you can find the right community to meet your needs. They rely on their cutting-edge OasisIQ™ software, as well as their extensive knowledge of the community, in order to reveal the best option available to each specific client. Oasis helps families navigate the maze in the search for the best senior living environment for their individual situations so families can be proactive and prepared. Because seniors often have questions about the homes they are considering, Oasis provides information about the social services different communities offer, whether nursing care or special medical services are easily accessible, and other commonlysought answers. At Oasis, families walk through these questions in a simple, step-by-step fashion, narrowing down the choices to those that are the best fit. Oasis can also help arrange tours for the places seniors are most interested in. #PrintProudDigitalSmart
