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I would love to put many pictures of our large family and her home state of Michigan. The staff has warned me not to put too much up as it may overstimulate her. She keeps asking to go home. I want her room to feel like home to her. Please help!
I'd go to a thrift shop and get a couple of beautiful paintings, put them up, and skip the family photos. I agree that too much, especially lingering on family that she no longer recognizes, is overstimulating.
My husband is in memory care. He barely notices his decor. Though he has always been a devoted family man and loving father, the framed family pictures on his shelves mean nothing to him now. He recognizes his children in person, but not pictures of them. He barely notices the lovely thrift shop paintings of the sea and mountains that should remind him of his favorite scenery from his real life, but they look nice on his walls and the aides enjoy them. He does like his bedspread, which is soft and cuddly, and his TV.
When we put up pix of their previous life, I'm convinced that it's for us, not for them. We desperately want them to remember us, and the good times, and the life they loved, but at some point they won't, and we should come to terms with that.
I hope your mother adjusts well, but trying to make a facility bedroom into her previous home isn't worth the effort. Think comfort, peace, and safety instead.
Thank you for sharing your experience and ideas about the thrift shop and family photos. So far, my Mom seems to recognize all our family members... I know that can change.
When I moved my mom with Alzheimer's to her apartment I basically took all the furniture from the living room where she spent most of her time and recreated the layout. Brought the photos from the side table, etc. I don't have experience with Parkinson's though, maybe your mom's needs are different.
This is what I thought would be good, to recreate what she had previously... as much as possible. The nurse still cautioned me, so I feel like I need to gather more information as I really don't want to cause any undue agitation or over stimulation because of my good intentions.
Is she sharing a room? If so, need to consider her roomate. Can she get around? If so, where my Mom was tried to keep everyone in the common area where there were activities and meals. My Mom only went to her room to sleep.
I got my Mom a nice twin size quilt to give her room some color. I donated it when she passed. Don't put anything that is something thats worth money or sentimental in the room.
My husband's memory care unit is like that also. The common area is quite lively sometimes! Their philosophy is to keep residents connected and communicating as much as possible. It's so interesting to watch how their friendships develop.
Blues and green suncatchers in the window. The ones on a long string. I think those are low key pretty. Not gawky and glaring. Something that shows her personality. What do you think would bring her comfort? Cheerful table lamp? You will know as you go. I read somewhere blues and greens are calming colors.
I think photos from home have helped my mom, but she does not have Parkinsons. I've found that too much in her room does make her agitated, but that's her NPD and Schizophrenia doing that most likely. She obsesses with things she can see and thinks someone wants them and she needs to hide them or get rid of them. She has been like that all my life I think. Right now she has two things on her door, a couple of things on her dresser, two paintings and five photos along with a plant and some things she has made during craft time. She still asks me to take away some other things, but I have so far put her off.
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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.
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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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My husband is in memory care. He barely notices his decor. Though he has always been a devoted family man and loving father, the framed family pictures on his shelves mean nothing to him now. He recognizes his children in person, but not pictures of them. He barely notices the lovely thrift shop paintings of the sea and mountains that should remind him of his favorite scenery from his real life, but they look nice on his walls and the aides enjoy them. He does like his bedspread, which is soft and cuddly, and his TV.
When we put up pix of their previous life, I'm convinced that it's for us, not for them. We desperately want them to remember us, and the good times, and the life they loved, but at some point they won't, and we should come to terms with that.
I hope your mother adjusts well, but trying to make a facility bedroom into her previous home isn't worth the effort. Think comfort, peace, and safety instead.
Thanks so much!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I got my Mom a nice twin size quilt to give her room some color. I donated it when she passed. Don't put anything that is something thats worth money or sentimental in the room.
The ones on a long string. I think those are low key pretty. Not gawky and glaring.
Something that shows her personality.
What do you think would bring her comfort? Cheerful table lamp?
You will know as you go.
I read somewhere blues and greens are calming colors.