The Truth about Downsizing & Dementia: Options, Timing & Transitions
- Retired Living Truth Seminar Series
- Jul 15
- 1 min read
When memory challenges or dementia are present, housing decisions become more complex and more time-sensitive.
What most people don’t realize is how quickly cognitive changes can limit options. Common misconceptions include assuming a move can always be delayed, that staying home is automatically the safest choice, or that families can manage transitions without advance planning.
This seminar takes an honest look at downsizing and relocation when dementia is involved. We will discuss the trade-offs of relocating sooner versus later, practical ways to simplify moves for individuals with memory impairment, and the role of adult day services and respite care. The discussion will also cover why advance research into care options matters before decisions are urgent.
Attendees will also learn about legal and planning considerations that often become necessary when supporting someone with cognitive decline.
This seminar is designed to help individuals and families better understand timing, options, and transitions so decisions can be made deliberately rather than under pressure.
Expert Panelists included:
Collet Alano | Sales Director | Clearwater at Rancharrah
Jennifer Carson, PhD | Director, Dementia Engagement, Education, and Research (DEER)
Program | School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno
Cathy Maupin, M Ed.; Community Educator and Advocate Volunteer, Alzheimer's Association