{"id":18869,"date":"2026-09-08T13:00:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T17:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/?p=18869"},"modified":"2026-10-09T04:18:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T08:18:59","slug":"how-to-move-a-parent-with-dementia-to-assisted-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cateredliving.com\/abbey-manor\/blog\/how-to-move-a-parent-with-dementia-to-assisted-living\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Move a Parent With Dementia to Assisted Living"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving a parent with dementia to assisted living<\/a><\/strong> or memory care<\/a><\/strong> takes careful planning. A smoother transition starts with preparing early, preserving familiar routines, and planning for difficult moments before, during, and after moving day.<\/p>\n

If you are unsure what level of support may be appropriate, call Abbey Manor at 410-620-4126<\/a><\/strong> to discuss your parent\u2019s needs and next steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1. Start Planning Before Moving Day<\/h2><\/div>

Determine What Level of Support Your Parent Needs<\/h3>\n

Does your parent need help with medications, bathing, dressing, meals, mobility, or supervision? Wandering, falls, missed medications, increasing confusion, or difficulty staying safely alone can also signal a need for more support.<\/p>\n

Assisted living may be a good fit when your parent needs regular help while maintaining some independence. Memory care may be more appropriate when dementia-related changes create a greater need for structure and supervision.<\/p>\n

Complete Medical and Admission Paperwork Early<\/h3>\n

Do not leave medical and admission paperwork until moving day. Before the move, gather your parent\u2019s current medication list, diagnoses, allergy information, health history, and any legal or medical documents that may be relevant to their care.<\/p>\n

Admission requirements can vary depending on your parent\u2019s health and level of support, so it is better to confirm what is needed before moving day rather than trying to sort everything out at arrival.<\/p>\n

Call Abbey Manor at 410-620-4126<\/a><\/strong> before the move, and we can explain what information and paperwork you should prepare for your parent\u2019s admission.<\/p>\n

Offer Small, Manageable Choices<\/h3>\n

Instead of asking, \u201cWhat do you want to bring?\u201d offer one or two choices:<\/p>\n