Imagine you are the aging adult and you are facing the issue of moving to assisted living. Explain the issue and then answer the following questions and support your answers with scholarly resources: 

1. What information should you use to make a decision or improve your situation?
2. How can you approach this issue or what can you do to cope with this issue? (What is your solution?)
3. Who else (if anyone) should have input into this decision? (Who will be affected by the decision- who are "stakeholders" in your decision?)
4. What other factors impact this issue (factors such as monetary savings, marital status, health status)?

1)Moving to assisted living involves moving to a home like setup where one can still get home like services including laundry and housekeeping, recreational activities, meals and monitoring of medication. Despite all home like services being available, moving to a new environment will be challenging in several ways. First, I will be separated from people I am used to living with including family and close neighbors. Secondly, despite shifting with your belongings I may find different apartment setups as well as different routines which I have not been used to.

It is advisable to move into a comfortable facility, which fits one's personal desires to enhance contentment and adaptability. I will first find out key issues pertaining to the new intended residence. First, it has to be licensed, this is to ensure that the facility meets all standard requirements of operation and of handling clients. Secondly, I will inquire how they respond to medical emergencies and if they offer basic medical services such as wight check and blood pressure. Thirdly, what are the visitation policies and financial terms.

2) After inquiring several homes, I will choose the most comfortable place. After which I will start preparing by packing my belongings and prepare psychologically for the expected change. I can achieve this through emotional support from close friends and relatives by informing them about my decision and making them aware of my departure as well as plan visitations, as well as making them understand the need for the change. Preparing early will also facilitate for psychological and physical preparedness.

Upon arrival to my new home, I will organize the room to suit my previous arrangement which will help me adapt to the new environment. In addition, I will create new relationships with the new people I meet at the facility as well as maintain communication with family members and existing friends.

3)Family members including close relatives, friends as well as neighbors will be affected by the decision. It is critical to inform them so that we can still maintain communication and they may be be able to visit me in the facility.

4)For monetary factors one may visit a financial adviser who will inform you on the best facilities to choose according to budget and as well as educate you on the various forms of payment. Mostly the assisted living facilities are paid through personal savings, social security and pensions. For married couples, some facilities offer accommodation for both couples especially if one has no medical conditions but if not spouses are allowed to visit.

Health status is an important factor to consider while joining an assisted living program since an elderly individual suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's may experience trauma and confusion.

Step-by-step explanation

1)Assisted living includes the provision of personal and housing services for those people who need various personal care services. these services are provided to suit a normal home setup including meals, laundry and housekeeping, recreational forms of activities, personal grooming and monitoring of medication. Comfortability is key while choosing a facility since it is your new home and will spend a good amount of time there.

2)Sufficient financial, emotional and mental preparedness will help adjust to the new environment. It is advisable to prepare early through inquiries about the new home and also prepare as an individual as well as inform early family members and friends about your departure. This will also aid in planning for visitations.

3)It is also fundamental to inform all the stakeholders including family and friends in order to prepare them psychologically, plan for finances and visitations too. One's departure from their loved ones can be detrimental and may lead to stress and depression.Therefore, it is necessary for them to t be informed early and made to understand clearly the reason for your decision as well as ask for their support.

4)Finances are an important aspect while one is moving to an assisted living facility since one must consider cost and how one intends to raise the amount required to facilitate the services being offered. Couples are accommodated in some facilities but sill visitations are allowed in many facilities. Lastly, the health condition of the individual moving into a facility is important since if a preexisting medical condition exists, one must inquire whether the facility can be able to handle such and whether one may continue with certain treatment or therapies.