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We have thought about TV, clothing, bedding, diapers, underpads, etc., but are there other things we should be purchasing as well as we prepare to move him in?
My mom loves her ELECTRONIC PICTURE FRAM. We preloaded about 100 old photos. She is able to enjoy her memories and loves it when people ask her about them and she can tell a story. The whole family can also upload photos directly to the frame from wherever they are. There are now over 150 photos in random rotation. We got this one on Amazon - https://a.co/d/90Vi1Ce
A DIGITAL CLOCK for the elderly, also from Amazon, has been terrific too. https://a.co/d/iXhaOeT
bethany1101, welcome to the forum. See if it is possible to arrange your father's bedroom the same as it was in his prior home. I know that helped my Dad in case he woke up in the middle of the night. We also brought along Dad's night-lights.
Also, if possible, use the same bedspread that he had used previously. That gave my Dad more of a feeling of comfort of "home". And hang pictures the same location as in his previous bedroom.
Have a few (only a few!) photos of family on the wall. I made a list of family contacts (name, relationship, and phone number) with a sharpie on a sheet of paper in a plastic sheet protector that was pinned to the bulletin board. I bought a wipe warmer for my husband because he was very sensitive and didn't like being cleaned during diaper changes. The cold wipes were uncomfortable.
Make sure the TV you bring in is easy for him to use. Also consider a simple remote made especially for seniors, which only has On/Off button, a Volume Up/Down button, and Channel Up/Down button.
If you're allowed to leave snacks in his room, bring some snacks and refill regularly! Some pudding cups, applesauce or fruit cups, and some plastic spoons. Maybe some snack bars/energy bars.
LABEL all of his belongings - clothes, shoes, wheelchair, glasses, TV, TV remote, etc. And be prepared to lose some things.
Ask the facility for a move-in checklist. My mom’s facility gave me a helpful one. It reminded me of the packing list we got when we moved our oldest into his dorm. The one thing I should have brought was a pack of Sharpies to label all her laundry. I found one and then lost it half way through the day.
A large illuminated digital clock that also shows date and day of the week. A wipe off white board for loving thoughts, affirmations, religious sayings and reminders for facility and family events. Something familiar to hang on or next to his door for easy recognition. Short visits, very often will be appreciated. A 15 minute visit on a regular basis can be reassuring.
There's some good suggestions here and I think the lesser the better. They say about two weeks of change of clothes, towels and bath items. I moved my mom to assisted living and in three months, I had to move 2/3 of her belongings out because she was moved to memory care. Trash cans and garbage bags and really good laundry baskets for soiled items. Air fresheners,too! The dry erase board is essential in leaving instructions for how to use the remote/ favorite channels or messages for the family and staff. I hope you have him situated close to family as he still will be needing stuff. There's still a lot of chasing around for this and that but you will have less to worry about.
A plastic basket on her bed or chair side table helped to keep all mom's little necessities within reach, but without getting knocked off onto the floor all the time.
This kept her things like tissues, glasses, the remote, toothpicks, hearing aid case and batteries, book, pens, etc. all together in that basket, and she could grab the whole thing onto her lap to find what she needed easily. It also helped family and staff to easily gather up her needed stuff and to know where it is.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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A DIGITAL CLOCK for the elderly, also from Amazon, has been terrific too. https://a.co/d/iXhaOeT
Also, if possible, use the same bedspread that he had used previously. That gave my Dad more of a feeling of comfort of "home". And hang pictures the same location as in his previous bedroom.
I made a list of family contacts (name, relationship, and phone number) with a sharpie on a sheet of paper in a plastic sheet protector that was pinned to the bulletin board.
I bought a wipe warmer for my husband because he was very sensitive and didn't like being cleaned during diaper changes. The cold wipes were uncomfortable.
Make sure the TV you bring in is easy for him to use. Also consider a simple remote made especially for seniors, which only has On/Off button, a Volume Up/Down button, and Channel Up/Down button.
If you're allowed to leave snacks in his room, bring some snacks and refill regularly! Some pudding cups, applesauce or fruit cups, and some plastic spoons. Maybe some snack bars/energy bars.
LABEL all of his belongings - clothes, shoes, wheelchair, glasses, TV, TV remote, etc. And be prepared to lose some things.
Short visits, very often will be appreciated. A 15 minute visit on a regular basis can be reassuring.
Trash cans and garbage bags and really good laundry baskets for soiled items. Air fresheners,too!
The dry erase board is essential in leaving instructions for how to use the remote/ favorite channels or messages for the family and staff. I hope you have him situated close to family as he still will be needing stuff. There's still a lot of chasing around for this and that but you will have less to worry about.
This kept her things like tissues, glasses, the remote, toothpicks, hearing aid case and batteries, book, pens, etc. all together in that basket, and she could grab the whole thing onto her lap to find what she needed easily. It also helped family and staff to easily gather up her needed stuff and to know where it is.
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