How can I help my mom, who has dementia, deal with seling her home and possessions and moving?
Moving a person with dementia can be very difficult even though it's often necessary. My suggestion is that you find a way to have the yard sale and empty the house without your mother present. It's undoubtedly going to be extremely stressful for both of you and it could escalate her anxiety if she is there. Is there another relative or friend who could take her for a couple of days? Or could she move to Texas ahead of you and be looked after by someone there? If not, can you hire a companion to spend time with her and at least get her out of the house during the sale? It’s important to find a way to make her as comfortable and safe feeling as possible during this process. My book on moving someone with memory loss goes into a lot of detail about other things to think about before, during, and after a move.
