Hi Teri, I’m new on here too and my name is Janet. I can relate to all you have said and we have just made the move from North Carolina to Illinois. My husband Will has heart issues and Dementia that are getting worse so we needed to come back to be with families and friends for support. We didn’t move large or heavy furniture. Rather, we are buying furniture here. We did declutter by donating to Good Will, having an Estate sale (2 days) and finally a “clean out” for the items we didn’t sell. The move was very difficult for us to make as we are in our 80’s. We are finishing up this week when we get our POD delivered. Fortunately Will likes the apartment we moved into in our former neighborhood so this was a good move for us. He is very familiar getting around and not getting confused.
I am trying to keep Will at home with me, instead of a Memory Home, because right now he is still aware of where we are and who I am, and he would feel abandoned if I left him anywhere.
I need to find a social worker who can help us on this journey. You are not alone, we are here whenever you need help and encouragement. I have learned so much reading the advice and suggestions about Dementia. Let’s keep in touch!