Hi scoobydoo2
I had a similar problem with my husband with dementia. We had a very unpleasant neighbour downstairs which made him feel threatened, so he wanted to move.
We looked at houses and flats for 2-3 years. Thankful the woman in the lower flat left and although our flat wasn’t ideal for someone with dementia and problems with the stairs we stayed put. He had problems trying to find his possessions and remembering where dishes went.
I think it would be very difficult moving someone with dementia. As the disease progresses the problems get worse and moving to unfamiliar surroundings multiplies the confusion. My husband couldn’t remember where the bathroom was and just went anywhere, even when incontinent and wearing pads..
I agree with the other members that sorting out the house might be a better solution for the meantime.
Events overtake unexpectedly too. My husband had to go into hospital and never came home, then went into a care home. Something I had never anticipated or wanted to do.
I moved after 2 years, to a smaller flat, near the care home. And then he died, after 2 1/2 years in care.
I found the move disruptive , trying to find things, in strange places, even when I don’t have dementia .
So all things considered, staying put, for your parents, probably the simplest idea.
Good luck, hope your siblings take more care of your parents as they are closer.
I had a similar problem with my husband with dementia. We had a very unpleasant neighbour downstairs which made him feel threatened, so he wanted to move.
We looked at houses and flats for 2-3 years. Thankful the woman in the lower flat left and although our flat wasn’t ideal for someone with dementia and problems with the stairs we stayed put. He had problems trying to find his possessions and remembering where dishes went.
I think it would be very difficult moving someone with dementia. As the disease progresses the problems get worse and moving to unfamiliar surroundings multiplies the confusion. My husband couldn’t remember where the bathroom was and just went anywhere, even when incontinent and wearing pads..
I agree with the other members that sorting out the house might be a better solution for the meantime.
Events overtake unexpectedly too. My husband had to go into hospital and never came home, then went into a care home. Something I had never anticipated or wanted to do.
I moved after 2 years, to a smaller flat, near the care home. And then he died, after 2 1/2 years in care.
I found the move disruptive , trying to find things, in strange places, even when I don’t have dementia .
So all things considered, staying put, for your parents, probably the simplest idea.
Good luck, hope your siblings take more care of your parents as they are closer.