Move her closer to me

W.L.

Hi, I'm seeking advice from those who have experienced this. Short back story, my wife has been in memory care in Fresno Ca. for 2 1/2 years. Her son lives seven miles from where she is and sees her twice a week. She is currently level six. I live in Boise Idaho. I moved here to be close to my daughters because of health issues,those have improved though.

I want to move her closer to me (with her sons encouragement) but don't know how the move might affect her. I certainly do not want to cause her any set back or trauma. A side note, she often mistakes her son for me. The move is 725 miles, not an easy one day trip. As you can imagine, I miss her terribly as I'm only able to see her every couple of months and only a week or so at a time. If she were here I could see her everyday.

Have any of you moved your spouse from one facility and long distance and if so how did it affect them? I want to do what is best for her but also what is best for us. Please share your experience, good or bad with me. thank you

Lee