So You’ve Planned Your Visit – What Next?

Be 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 Poet’s Walk – San Antonio, there are common spaces with tables and room to gather with family and friends for a game of cards!

How does Poet’s Walk – San Antonio help your loved ones?

Poet’s Walk 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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As a driver technician for a Medical Supply Co, Jenny was so very helpful in ...
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Cesar
As a driver technician for a Medical Supply Co, Jenny was so very helpful in my arrival. I noticed she was very attentive to other Patients and co-workers. She also went above and beyond in trying to locate a device for me. She has a friendly attitude and definitely a good work ethic! Thank you!
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Cesar
Friendly staff and great management. They take wonderful care of my MIL and always...
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Taryn
Friendly staff and great management. They take wonderful care of my MIL and always let us know how she’s doing, when we come to visit. They always get the residents involved with activities, and treat them with the love and respect they deserve.
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My mother has been living at Poet's Walk for several months. Since a recent change ...
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Jeanne
My mother has been living at Poet's Walk for several months. Since a recent change in ownership and management, there has been noticeable improvement in the quality of care and staffing consistency. The caregivers and activities teams are amazing! All of the employees are getting to know my mom's likes and dislikes, and though she is shy, they are able to get her engaged and involved. I highly recommend this facility for mobile and active individuals needing memory care.
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Robeli
Poet’s Walk was exactly what we were looking for in a memory care facility. The structure of the building, its bright atmosphere, the friendly staff: all of these things make my mom feel happy to be there.
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