I would think the same problems might occur if someone has to move out of Assisted Living due to behavior related to the dementia. Wandering is a big concern. You do not go into the behavior that is necessitating the move. I am wondering if medication for anxiety as well as some other behaviors might help. Depending on the behavior problem she has it may continue in MC.
A lot here in so far as placement is going, sadly, to depend upon assets.
I would recommend, if there are assets, you consider (given the short amount of time you have) that you consider the services of an organization such as APlaceForMom. I mention them not necessarily as the "best " but as the best-know company providing this service. There are others who do this work, and in fact years ago my brother used one in Palm Springs to find placement for his ex partner.
The first question will be, again sadly, about assets. Most memory care places are private pay. You will be asked about your mother's needs, and about her assets. The cost of this service is paid by the facilities, so you can look upon it as their shopping for patient/clients if you wish, but it DOES provide a service to you.
You don't give us details about your mom's needs but some ALFs have "locked cottages" which can be a sort of intermediate facility between ALF and MC. They are rare, but becoming a bit more common as our populace ages.
I so wish you good luck. Opinions vary about the businesses whose business it is to help you seek out living situations for your elders. My experience has been postive. If you use one do come and share your own personal opinion with those on Forum. I am so sorry this is happening for you and your Mom and wish you both such good luck.
You do not go into the behavior that is necessitating the move. I am wondering if medication for anxiety as well as some other behaviors might help. Depending on the behavior problem she has it may continue in MC.
I would recommend, if there are assets, you consider (given the short amount of time you have) that you consider the services of an organization such as APlaceForMom. I mention them not necessarily as the "best " but as the best-know company providing this service. There are others who do this work, and in fact years ago my brother used one in Palm Springs to find placement for his ex partner.
The first question will be, again sadly, about assets. Most memory care places are private pay. You will be asked about your mother's needs, and about her assets. The cost of this service is paid by the facilities, so you can look upon it as their shopping for patient/clients if you wish, but it DOES provide a service to you.
You don't give us details about your mom's needs but some ALFs have "locked cottages" which can be a sort of intermediate facility between ALF and MC. They are rare, but becoming a bit more common as our populace ages.
I so wish you good luck. Opinions vary about the businesses whose business it is to help you seek out living situations for your elders. My experience has been postive. If you use one do come and share your own personal opinion with those on Forum.
I am so sorry this is happening for you and your Mom and wish you both such good luck.
I just wanted to say that I am sorry about your situation.
My mom had Parkinson’s disease and developed dementia. It’s very difficult to see a parent’s behavior change before our eyes.
I’m sure that it is heartbreaking for you to have to move your mom to a new place.
There are many posters that have had to transfer their parents to a memory care facility. Stick around to hear responses to your concerns.
Wishing you peace as you move forward with your caregiving journey.