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czechchick Asked July 2022

This might seem like a simple question compared to most, how would you handle?

My spouse is in memory care. I was told when he was admitted we could decorate his room with furnishings, pictures, etc. which I did.


Today, when I arrived his room was rearranged, the dresser was moved to his closet and pictures moved and rehung.


What say you?

czechchick Jul 2022
No call.

Fawnby Jul 2022
So what? If he’s getting the care he needs, why does it matter? There’s no need to micromanage his room arrangement.
czechchick Jul 2022
They said we could do the arranging/decorating before my husband was placed there. We personalized it to his liking. I think they could have at least discussed it with us out of courtesy.

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AlvaDeer Jul 2022
Ask the facility if they did it, or if spouse requested these moves. If facility says they did it, then ask WHY they did it. I agree with others that if this is a shared room this may have been done for space concerns, safety concerns, or other. Just a simple question to ask them really. Let us know what they say.
czechchick Jul 2022
Hello
He is in a single room and didn’t make the request for changes. He said he told staff he didn’t want the changes, but they did it anyway. I’m waiting for a response from the AL director. I will notify you of the results. Thank you for the input.
Grandma1954 Jul 2022
Is this a single room?
The only reason I can see moving a dresser to a closet is to make room in the room for another bed.
I will be very interested in your update when you find out why this was done.
And a room should not be rearranged without telling you first AND moving furniture will confuse a person with dementia. ESPECIALLY dangerous if he is used to getting up at night to go to the bathroom (if he still does this) you get used to the placement of items and can navigate the room in low light, once things are moved you no longer have "landmarks" to guide you.
czechchick Jul 2022
He’s in a single room. They didn’t move the bed or tv stand, just the end tables which are out of the way and against walls.. Hopefully I will get a response on Monday and will provide an update. Thank you for responding.
JoAnn29 Jul 2022
This should never been done without consulting with you first.

Dementia people need things to be familiar. Changing your husbands room around will now cause confusion. Its his room he is paying big bucks for and should be left alone.

Please come back and tell us what the Admin says.
czechchick Jul 2022
Thank you. I agree! I will provide an update as soon as I hear! Thank you!
czechchick Jul 2022
Yes, I left a message for the director and am waiting for a response. There already was plenty of clearance for emergency/wheelchair and pictures. No way to bump into the pictures. I really don’t know their reasoning.

Beatty Jul 2022
What reason did the staff give?

Was a deep clean (inc walls) needed? Or touch up painting going on?
czechchick Jul 2022
Hello, no deep clean or painting. I’m waiting for a response from the director. My husband said there were 3 staff moving everything and he questioned it, but didn’t recall a response.
Sendhelp Jul 2022
czechchick,
In June you mentioned you may be looking for another MC.

Is this still the same MC who advised you to bring your spouse home on the weekends?

Do you think he should be moved to another facility?
czechchick Jul 2022
Yes, this is the same facility. I think it’s time to start interviewing other facilities.
MJ1929 Jul 2022
Pick your battles. I doubt they did that because they had a bunch of time on their hands but rather because they needed easier access.
czechchick Jul 2022
Perhaps there is a good explanation, but I question why they were redecorating?
freqflyer Jul 2022
czechchick, I noticed that furniture needs to be arranged so that a wheelchair or emergency personnel carrier can make it through. As for the pictures, maybe the Staff was bumping into the photos. Best to ask the Staff why the changes.
Cover999 Jul 2022
With no call after this was done?

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