So You’ve Planned Your Visit – What Next?

wBe prepared for your visit and ease your mind.

Transitioning a loved one into a senior care community can be a big adjustment for both residents and family members. For many, it’s easy to carve out time to visit but sometimes difficult to know what to do or what to bring. Being prepared for your visit can help ease your mind.

So you’ve planned your next visit, what now? Below is a short list of items, activities, and games that will help you plan for a visit and give you and your loved one something to look forward to!

Sign up for community activities

Our community takes pride in having numerous activities throughout each week to ensure that seniors are engaged and connected. These activities are an opportunity for you to connect with your loved one through a shared hobby or the learning of a new skill. A few examples of activities might be:

  • Group exercise class
  • Game Night
  • Trivia Games
  • Karaoke
  • & More!

Photos / Photo Albums

Your next visit is an opportunity to not only capture the moment but create memories with your loved ones. If you are yet to make a family portrait, your visit is the best time to do so, especially with the entire family.

Having a generational blend is perfect! You may consider bringing the grandchildren along on your next visit and welcome them into these moments as well. These pictures can serve as apartment decor or be added to a photo album, allowing your loved one to reminisce over memories. Alternatively, you may also consider bringing old photos/photo albums from home to spark storytelling and relive your family’s favorite memories.

Live Streaming

If your loved one is committed to religious practices, then you can livestream services or invite members of their religious organizations during the visit. This helps foster connection not just within the community but outside as well. Most seniors enjoy the satisfaction that comes from a worship session or a spiritual practice. It is sometimes helpful to engage in these activities on a group level as that promotes accountability among others.

Thankfully, a number of religious organizations have migrated to the internet space with livestreaming on media pages across the globe, providing an opportunity to pray, meditate or attend a service with your loved ones.

Card Games

Lastly, we always recommend a classic card game or board game. Bringing a deck of cards is a simple way to get everyone involved in one activity, but still being relaxed enough to let conversation flow naturally. At Brentood, there are common spaces with tables and room to gather with family and friends for a game of cards!

How does Brentwood At Elkhart help your loved ones?

Brentwood at Elkhart ensures that your loved one is living life to the fullest. From group activities and outings to game nights and reading clubs, there is always something available for residents to participate in. We understand that fostering connection and community is essential to the wellbeing and longevity of seniors.

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Absolutely love working at this establishment, everyone is so caring about their employees and residents!
Haley
Absolutely love working at this establishment, everyone is so caring about their employees and residents!
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Haley
Great Staff, Friendly, Caring, Attentive to Residents. Treat you like family.
Bridget
Great Staff, Friendly, Caring, Attentive to Residents. Treat you like family.
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Irvin
Brentwood is always clean and all the people that lives here are friendly and all the workers are nice and friendly me and laurie loves it here and we aren't going anywhere and the food is great too
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Amber
Do not have any family here but have been here several times as a member of the community. They are always hosting events for their residents and community!
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Daniela
Extremely supportive and kind staff. Stephanie and her crew are so accepting of all kinds of people including those with more severe disabilities...it is wonderful and awesome to observe! Continue to do great things! Kudos!
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The residents and staff at Brentwood are always pleasant! They have great programs and events at their community and seem to really care for their residents. I would definitely refer a friend or family member to live here!
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