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[quote=Anonymous]You are on the right track, OP.  The labeling thing suggested by the PP is a good thing, too, but your family member will appreciate and benefit from having familiar things in the apartment.  Photos on the wall, photo albums, beloved clothing items (even if they're a little worn), a familiar comforter or blanket, those kinds of things.

Remember that memory is multi-sensory so if their home always had a certain "smell" from air fresheners to cleaning detergents to potpourri to the smell of cabbage then that helps.  I'm not saying their house does but if their house does then that will be comforting.  Even spraying some of his wife's perfume onto a pillow in the bedroom could be calming.  Music from his teens/20s/30s also is good.  If he will have a phone in his room then a phone list with pictures taped to the wall or table is helpful.  Does he have a favorite coffee mug?  That should go with him.

Also, ask the facility what they recommend.  They may have a list.

You are a good person, OP, for helping this couple!  It is a major change and you are so kind to be thinking of what will help your family member make the transition more easily.[/quote]

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