One of the most difficult decisions we have to make, regardless of our age, is when to change our living situations, and why. A young couple out-grows their apartment and takes a “leap-of-faith” to purchase a home. Another person gets a new job, must sell their home and move to a new neighborhood. An older couple decides to move out of their home and into a small condominium.

In all these instances, there is a good deal of wisdom associated with the decision, along with a healthy dose of anxiety. When is it best to have a home health service help you to stay in your home? When would assisted living arrangements be the best setting to help you to maintain your independence while alleviating some of the difficulties of daily living? What specific ailments make skilled nursing facilities a wise choice for more complex medical assistance?

Determining when to make a change can be difficult and frightening. Knowing your options, and the pros and cons of each decision, will help you understand when a change is appropriate and which arrangement is best for you.

James Stewart, M.D., Medical Consultant for Province Place of Maryview (one of Hampton Roads’ premier assisted living facilities), Rick Bikowski, M.D. and Viki Lorraine of Portsmouth Family Medicine will be the featured speakers at the “When Home Alone Won’t Work” workshop at Province Place of Maryview on Saturday, February 20. Learn how seniors can stay independent by making wise decisions concerning their living arrangements. Call 889-5976 to make your reservation.