To Move or Not to Move—
What to Do When a Loved One Can't Live Alone Anymore
by Sheryl Karas M.A.
I moved this past month and coincidentally (or not) almost all of my new clients this month have been grappling with issues related to moving. Should I move my mom in with me? Should I move closer to her? Should I be looking for a nursing home or an assisted living facility for my relative? How can I avoid moving my spouse? These are big questions with few simple answers. Moving is stressful - even under the best of circumstances - but when dementia is part of the picture some kind of change in living arrangement is almost always absolutely necessary. This is such a big issue we'll be looking at various aspects of it over the next few months. Hope it helps sort things out for those of you grappling with this very challenging subject.
* The Choice to Keep a Loved One at Home
* Should I Move in with Grandma?
* Should I Move My Parents in With Me?
* Should My Relative Move into Assisted Living?
* Deciding to Use a Nursing Home
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A new version of this article can be found in Sheryl’s latest book The Spiritual Journey of Family Caregiving.
© Copyright 2007 Sheryl Karas & Paul Hood
