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?
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.
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.
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.
Was a deep clean (inc walls) needed? Or touch up painting going on?
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?