Options for living with Alzheimers

Pietas61

Hello, I am new and this is my first post. My wife, the love of my life, was diagnosed with early onset 2 days ago in Quito Ecuador. We are retired, me 62/she 56 bilingual hispanic, from Alaska to the coast of Ecuador. We lived the dream for almost 2 years on the beach which is really awesome. I plan on moving back to USA within the next 4-5 months to try Lecanemab for her. (it is 60k a year here in Ecuador. Ins. covers in USA). I will not be returning to our cold dark home State of AK accept to visit children as long as other options exist. This is all new to me. The best housing options for her long term care are a bit daunting. I am open to WA (Seattle are as my son and 2 grandchildren live in Buckley), UT, NV (Las Vegas or Henderson), TX (San Antonio to San Marcos), AZ (Phoenix area) FL not sure, but want some warm weather & sunshine. My question is for those of you who have been there or are there. What housing options should I look at? What housing options would be a bad choice? I am looking at smaller foot print housing. 2 bed 1-2 bath. Should I get a single story townhouse or condominium which I prefer and hire part time help later or will I regret that when this disease really progresses? Is a CCRC contract type of independent living situation a smart option? My wife is the type of person who really loves her home space above all else in her life. She is sweet, kind, humble and most all who meet her like her so having support & social activities for her with others in this situation in the interim would be important to me. I want to make the choice of what is best for her not me. God doesn't give us more than we can handle. I can do this.

Iris L.

Welcome Pieta. Your questions regarding moving are frequently discussed amongst the caregivers, especially on the Spouse/Partner board. If you repost there, you will get many responses.

Iris