Soon we will be moving my 86 year old MIL into an assisted living facility. She will have a small studio - more of a room w/ a bathroom than an apartment. We will bring some of her personal items, but most of what she owns will not be fit to bring. She was very frugal and cleanliness was/is an issue so we cannot bring any of her linens or furniture. Her bed pillows are so thin you wouldn't know they were pillows and are probably 40 years old (seriously). I tried to replace them, but she refused. Knowing there is no way we or the facility will let them move with her we will be buying her new items. I'm looking for advice on what to shop for - colors that work for aging & health, things that are easy to use (lamps with pulls vs. twist), storage, any items to buy I may not know I should. Arthritis in her hands will be a consideration. Taking her shopping physically or on-line is not something for us to do at this time. Here are some things my sister-in-law and I will be looking for:
Furniture -
Twin bed (should we get an adjustable one now?)
Small table (for paperwork, snacks, etc)
Chair
Floor lamp
Table lamp
Nightstand
Chest of drawers
Linens
Towels
Comforter
Sheets (no silk, I'm assuming so she won't slide out of bed!)
Shower curtain
Dish towels
Throw
Misc.
Clock
Hamper
Dishes (very few)
Silverware (very few)
Waste baskets (for bathroom and main area)