Do I Follow Her To Skilled Nursing Memory Care?

Lone Treer

My wife has mid-to-late-stage Alzheimer's disease and late-stage fibrotic lung disease. The doctor wants her to go to inpatient Skilled Nursing Member care for her declining lungs. She, of course, is resisting. The facility says I can rent a furnished apartment in Independent Living for 3 months as a transition at a substantial discount.

I would love to stay with her. But I worry that my being there might DELETED her adjustment to a new living situation. Or, maybe it would help make the transition?

Because she will be in a "non-restricted" room, she will have free rein to all areas of the facility and could, maybe theoretically, decide to try to find my room on her own if she felt she needed me. And, maybe she could but more likely not. Still, she could insist on me always taking her to my apartment to hang out. And maybe not want to leave? Anyone with any thoughts, suggestions or experience with such a transition? Thanks for your help!

Love to know if anyone has any advice or experience with this. Thanks for helping.