@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member Deciding this was a process. We looked at all the life care facilities in the area and we chose one that hadn't been built yet so we waited 3 years to its completion. We are a bit younger than everyone here but my husband is 8 years older than I and I was afraid that I might be navigating things on my own. We just wanted to be proactive and take care of any future problems before they start. We moved in 4 months ago, have made friends, take advantage of the facility's offerings (arts & crafts, lectures, local bus trips, etc.). The best benefit has been "peace of mind." I feel safe knowing that care is there, should I need it.
Yes, the monthly charges are a challenge but it is worth it. We sold our home quickly and downsized. The downsizing is hard but they are only "things." There are companies that specialize in senior transitions and can help you downsize and pack and unpack. The community you pick to live in can evaluate your situation and recommend the type of assistance you will need when you move in. The other option is to live in your home and get aides to help you at home from a reputable agency. You have to take care of yourself as well as your husband and you can't do that if you are burned out. I hope this info is helpful.

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@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member. I myself moved to an independent living facility that has a nursing home attached. It's a village for retirees who are over 62, but we don't have to do maintenance or repairs etc. all we do is watch the grass grow in the garden, everything else is taken care of ( unless we want to do the gardens ourselves.) I will have priority should I need the nursing facility, and I don't need to wait for the sale of my cottage before I could get in there when the time comes. There are,here in the village husbands and wives,whose partner is in the nursing home here. One of my immediate neighbors brings his wife home to lunch regularly,and she sits in the garden she once loved. I chose this place specifically with my future in mind.
We also have access to Physio, OT, Community nurse, as well as exercise classes run by OT.water exercise for PD run by the Physio, general exercise and water aerobics for those who just want to exercise in general.
I'm so happy I moved here Mona dear. Because I'm no longer married, and because I have PD I needed to think beyond the present. I knew I didn't have the energy to move house again, so this move to here will prevent me having to do that.
The nursing home also provides high and low care, so suitable accomodation can be chose according to residents needs..💐💞🙏🏼

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My husband's dementia is sometimes dangerous to those around him. Right now we have homecare with caregivers here around the clock, but I think when he gets too dangerous, I shall have to put him in assisted living, although I'd like best to have him be at home as long as possible. With that in mind, I have already done the research in my area, even putting down a (refundable) deposit for a home that has a 6 month waiting list. That way, I'll be ready and not have to decide on a place when I'm agitated and in a hurry.

I know that as long I am capable to care for myself and with my husband help we both can help each other. We believe in telling each other daily how we are feeling and what can we do to change it if possible. Along with our daughter and son update in communication and to deal with their problems along the way.Our daughter is the caretaker in the responsibility toward our home and making it easy as much as possible to get around like our shower gift and grab bars, and assistance in helping to order our walkers chair, sock helper, body pillow and many things we need along the way I am really blessed and thankful for my children and my families and cousins we keep in touch thru text and facebook. But I also believe you should consider assistance living if necessary these facility has really improved. There places where you have your own room and meet with others in separate rooms and go places . I have several friends doing this that are widow or children can no longer help them due to their own health issue. And they really love it . It beat depression than to live alone. Everyone have a blessing days today and days ahead of us Think positive and keep it up never give up !!!

I have been living in a Assiisted Living set up for the past 5 years. I am really enjoying it and my wife had excellent care here. She died here last March but I can't say enough for the care ! I do not miss maintaining my home and I know that family totally agrees ! FYI Go into your computer and look for OVERLOOK .We are on 400 acres and you can keep as busy as you want.