Is it reasonable to want o move my wife with Alzheimer's and I to a larger apartment?

Jim, It is probable that you and your wife moved to a senior community for socialization and support in addition to the meal plan. Considering your wife's dementia and your See also:
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See all 107 questions about Moving advancing age, it is a good idea to stay in such an environment that offers you support when you need it. Small apartments can be confining especially when two people share the space; perhaps there is a way to reconfigure it to help you both have your own space. Perhaps there is a larger apartment in your complex; this would be preferable to moving out of there. It sounds like you would like to have more of an opportunity to cook for yourself and your wife so perhaps using a microwave is feasible. You are fortunate at 85 to be in good health and I hope this continues for you. On the other hand, caring for an 87 year old spouse with Alzheimer's can have an impact on your well being and this can be lessened by a social milieu. It is probable that you and your wife moved to a senior community for socialization and support in addition to the meal plan. Considering your wife's dementia and your advancing age, it is a good idea to stay in such an environment that offers you support when you need it. Small apartments can be confining especially when two people share the space; perhaps there is a way to reconfigure it to help you both have your own space. Perhaps there is a larger apartment in your complex; this would be preferable to moving out of there. It sounds like you would like to have more of an opportunity to cook for yourself and your wife so perhaps using a microwave is feasible. You are fortunate at 85 to be in good health and I hope this continues for you. On the other hand, caring for an 87 year old spouse with Alzheimer's can have an impact on your well being and this can be lessened by a social milieu.

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I do not think that it is foolish to want to move to a slightly larger apartment. I have been a nurse since 1978 and have spent much of that time in the home care and assisted living areas. I do know that smaller and well structured apartments are better for your wife. It may also confuse her more to move into unfamiliar surroundings. Whatever you choose to do enjoy life.

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