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Alzheimer's: Smoothing the transition on moving day
Moving a loved one who has Alzheimer's into a new home or facility is a daunting task. Here's help planning ahead, from exploring options early to adding familiar touches.
By Mayo Clinic staffMoving from one home to another can trigger anxiety for anyone. For a person who has Alzheimer's disease, however, a changed routine and an unfamiliar environment can be extremely stressful. If you're helping a loved one who has Alzheimer's move to a new home or into a care facility, make the transition as comfortable as possible.
Plan ahead
If possible, talk to your loved one about preferences for living arrangements while he or she can still make choices. Explore all of your housing options together. It may be harder to make guesses later about what your loved one would want.
If your loved one will be moving to a care facility, make frequent visits before the move. Speak with the staff about your loved one's background and any special needs. Provide details on your loved one's medical and mental health history, including a detailed medication list.
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- Plan ahead. Alzheimer's Association. http://www.alz.org/living_with_alzheimers_15768.asp. Accessed Sept. 9, 2009.
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