If your parent's health has declined and you are unable to provide the full-time care he or she needs, helping him or her settle in a retirement home could be the best option. However, your parent might object. By knowing the most common objections ahead of time, you can better prepare your argument against your parent's objections. 

It Is Expensive

The cost of nursing homes is estimated to be between $50,000 and $60,000 a year. To your parent, the cost of the retirement home might not seem worth it. However, paying for full-time care in a retirement home is very possible. Insurance or Medicare can take care of a portion of the care for your parent. There is also the fact that prices for care tend to vary by city and retirement community. 

When discussing it with your parent, you can also point out the fact that full-time care includes not only room and board, but access to medical professionals, housekeeping, laundry services, and a range of other amenities. 

There Is No Privacy

Even though your parent will be sharing a roof with others, there is a great deal of privacy to be found in retirement homes. Your parent can choose just how much interaction he or she has with other residents. Staff are also trained to respect the privacy and wishes of residents, so your parent can even limit interactions with the staff to only those which are necessary. 

It Is Only for Sick and Dying People

One of the biggest myths about retirement homes is that only sick and dying people live there. However, there are a wide range of people who live in retirement homes. Some are very active and healthy. Some of the residents found in retirement homes are people who chose to move there to simply be around others their own age. Many of them are very independent. 

It Is Boring

A common fear expressed about retirement homes is that they are boring. In actuality, people who live in retirement homes are exposed to a wide range of activities. Activity directors at the homes are charged with planning fun events for residents and even coordinating trips. Your parent even has the option to leave the home for activities, such as visiting friends and family and shopping. 

Living in a retirement home can be a great option for your parent. When discussing it, remember to respect his or her feelings. If your parent is still uncomfortable with the idea of moving, schedule a tour at a local retirement home, such as Hillcrest Assisted Living.

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