How Senior Living Communities Support Seniors During Transitions

Life is full of transitions and life changes. From birth to the end of life, people attend school, move, graduate, get a first job, start a career, marry, bear children, relocate, become grandparents, retire, and more. This new transition may seem like a narrowing of options for older adults who have experienced growth, maturity, empowerment, and success. At Buckner Retirement Services, we see the transition to senior living differently. The fourth quarter of your life is a chance to pursue dreams not yet realized, focus on your highest priorities, and seek fulfillment in areas once pushed aside due to the demands of earlier adulthood. One of our Buckner core principles is service, and we’re proud to serve seniors by helping them learn how to settle into senior living.    

To hear more about transitioning to a Buckner community, and what life might look like for you, call 214.227.7182. A member of our team will answer all of your questions and help you get a clear picture of what your next chapter has to offer.  

Support for Seniors During Transitions to Senior Living 

Settling into a new home can be daunting at any stage in life, but at Buckner, we’ve made it our mission to ensure that transition into senior living is smooth, uplifting, and filled with warmth.  

All of our residents arrive with a unique story, and that’s why we’ve pay special attention and get to know each of them as they transition. 

Personalized Onboarding as You Transition to Senior Living 

Whether it’s making you feel comfortable and tailoring your living space to reflect your personality or coordinating health and wellness assessments, our team will go above and beyond to make sure your move-in is successful and that you and your family have peace of mind. A few of the ways we’ll help you settle into senior living, include:  

Meet-and-Greet 

We believe strongly in the value of connection and relationship building. Making friends is one of the most important things you can do as you ease into any new community. Having people you can trust and connect with makes people feel more at home. It’s because of that, that we facilitate guided tours, small group gatherings, and meet-and-greet events. It’s important to us that you feel like you belong right away.  

Dedicated Support Staff 

You’ll receive personal support as soon as you move-in. Whether it’s a Buckner team member who lends an ear to your concerns, or helping you to navigate new routines, residents who are just starting out won’t have to deal with confusion or question what to do next. We’ll be there to answer all of your questions. Our staff is there for you 24/7.  

Community Ambassadors 

Existing Buckner residents love to help our new community members settle in. That’s why we’ll pair you with a resident who will show you the ropes. They’ll offer their wisdom, a friendly face right from the beginning, and help you get acquainted with senior living.  

At Buckner, we support seniors during every transition and help them reframe what change can mean for them.  

First Steps for New Residents at Buckner

A successful transition depends on having a comprehensive plan. That’s why our team prepares before your arrival. We help our residents feel at home from the beginning with these initial first steps:

• Meet with the onboarding team
• Personalize your living space
• Attend a welcome event
• Pair up with a community ambassador
• Explore your new community

It’s important to us that you or your loved one feel connected and secure. We’ll work to meet your preferences, help you make your home uniquely yours, and help you get to know your neighbors, so that you can settle in and begin living out the best years of your life.

Settle into Senior Living at Buckner Today   

The Buckner team shows residents how to settle into senior living by having a comprehensive plan that begins before they arrive. To learn how you can help support a loved one making the transition to senior living or to have your questions answered, call us at 214.227.7182. You can also use this online form to connect. 

Our principles of connection, independence, purpose, security, and service capture Buckner’s mission to support our senior residents in living their best lives with gusto and joy.