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Alzheimer's: Smoothing the transition on moving day
Moving is often difficult — but it's especially challenging for a person with Alzheimer's disease. Add familiar touches to make the transition as comfortable as possible.
By Mayo Clinic staffMoving from one home to another can trigger anxiety for anyone. For a person with Alzheimer's disease, however, a changed routine and an unfamiliar environment can be extremely stressful. If you're helping a loved one with 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.
"Start talking long before a move is imminent," says Glenn Smith, Ph.D., a neuropsychologist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. "It's harder to make guesses later about what your loved one would want."
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