Can anyone provide some advice--How do we minimize the stress of moving mom to a memory care facility?

All changes are confusing to Alzheimer's and dementia patients. Sometimes just moving a table in their space is enough to set them off. Using care and love can help ease the pain of change for our loved ones.

The asst. living where my mother-in-law has lived for the last 5 years, bills her according to a point system. The rent comes with 10 points included but if she needs more care, it's available in the form of just paying for more 'points'. I'm wondering if the asst. living where your mom lives has this also? In other words, the more care she needs the more money you have to pay but she wouldn't have to move, at least right away. It's 'normal' for your mom to be more confused in the evenings due to 'sundowners', but you most likely already knew that. I'd start with asking the asst. living people exactly HOW much care they can give her, and still stay there. Also the place where my m-i-l lives has a memory care building close by WHEN we need it in the future. Does your mom's asst. living have such a place? Another thing I've had to keep an eye on, is a UTI that she might have, that goes undetected. I know the warning signs now after 5 years, but keep that in mind for your mom too. The bladder infection can alter behavior too. Getting old stinks. :)