Tips To Make Your Senior Living Apartment Feel Like Home

How To Get Settled Into A New Community

Moving and downsizing can feel like a big step — but with a few thoughtful touches, your new residence can quickly start to feel like home. Here are a few simple tips to bring your personality into your new apartment, which is one of the best ways to feel more comfortable and settled.

Bringing Familiarity To Your New Home

1. Check community guidelines. An important first step is to look into any rules or recommendations your new community may have regarding changes to your apartment. Understanding any restrictions ahead of time will help you plan comfortably and confidently, so you can personalize your space while adhering to the community’s policy.
2. Determine what furniture to bring. Based on your floor plan and square footage, you can measure your furniture and decide what pieces will best fit your new space. You can always decide if you want any new furniture once you move in.
3. Establish your style of décor. Starting fresh in a new space can be exciting — and it’s an excellent opportunity to showcase your personal style. Keep things simple and uncluttered as you decorate, especially if you’re moving into a smaller space. You may need to downsize some decorative items, but you can still bring in your favorite pieces that reflect style and who you are. Choosing a consistent theme or color scheme can help you select artwork and décor that create a calm, inviting atmosphere you’ll enjoy every day.
4. Add photos and other memories. Every home needs personal touches to make it special. Framed photos of your family, friends and individual experiences will make you smile, remind you of fond memories and help jumpstart conversations with your new neighbors.
5. Find opportunities for new connections. Getting to know the people around you is essential to feeling at home in your new community. By dining in common areas with other residents, participating in community activities and visiting with neighbors, you’ll quickly realize how easy it is to become part of our community because everyone is genuinely excited to meet new residents. You can also plan your own get-togethers or invite someone to your apartment for a card game or a one-on-one chat.
6. Keep in touch. As you begin to meet new neighbors and make friends at your community, it’s also important to stay in touch with the people you care about outside your new home. Often, it’s not places or things we miss most — it’s the people. Once you’re settled in, invite family and friends to visit. You can give them a tour of your new community and introduce them to the new friends you’ve made. Staying connected helps ease the transition and keeps your support network close.
7. Create new memories. Once you settle in your new community, you’ll make plenty of new memories and experiences with friends. Whether it’s joining a class, creating art to decorate your apartment or making a cheerful door decoration, there are many ways to make your space feel truly yours. Remember: the more involved you become at your new home, the more at home you will feel.

Feeling a little homesick when settling into a new place is natural, but you’re not alone. At Redstone Village, our caring team is always here to support you and help you feel comfortable every step of the way. Once you begin putting these simple tips into practice, you may be surprised at how quickly your new surroundings start to feel like home.