I was diagnosed with Parkinsons in February this year. My wife and I (both late 60s) are currently resident in the Bath area. We are contemplating moving to south Nottingham to be near our son and also to find a more manageable house (we currently live in a 17th Century cottage).
Has anyone any advice that would help us with the move or to influence our decision to move?
Thanks in anticipation.
Maudson
Hi there, when I was first diagnosed I decided I wanted to stay put in our house but as time wore on and with it having a long slopeing drive I found it difficult to walk up it. So after a couple of other small problems we decided to find a bungalow on the level, which we did. Trouble was it was a total renovation job, my walking by this stage consisted of a quick shuffle so I would position myself where the work needed doing and my wife would be the gofor. Eventually with meds sorted my legs now work as good as ever, after 2 years the bungalow was finished. Having lived in 2 story houses all my life I never wanted a bungalow, but I would never move back to a house now, it is so much easier to live on one level.
Craa
Craa
Hello maudson
Moving house can and will be very stressful. Although moving near to you Son is a good idea as he and his family can visit more often. I think and say go for it.
Good luck
love PB
Moving house can and will be very stressful. Although moving near to you Son is a good idea as he and his family can visit more often. I think and say go for it.
Good luck
love PB
Hi Maudson,
Welcome to the forum!:)
I moved house last year and it's improved my life considerably. I still live in the East Midlands however I've moved to a location that is less hilly and shops, GP, sports centre and local transport are all within 5 minutes walk from my front door. I also have more contact with my family and no longer feel isolated. Feeling in control is so important when living with a long term illness.
Good luck
Cutiepie
Welcome to the forum!:)
I moved house last year and it's improved my life considerably. I still live in the East Midlands however I've moved to a location that is less hilly and shops, GP, sports centre and local transport are all within 5 minutes walk from my front door. I also have more contact with my family and no longer feel isolated. Feeling in control is so important when living with a long term illness.
Good luck
Cutiepie
Hi
Just a bit of info you might find useful.
My husband and I moved because of mobility problems into a house with a downstairs bathroom and bedroom.
3 years later I read an article that said if you moved because of disability to a house with either downstairs toilet or bedroom, not having it in your old house, you were entitled to have your council tax band lowered by 1 band.
I rang the council who said it was nonsense.
I asked them to double check. They rang back and said I was right although they had never been asked before.
Our band was lowered straight away but no back pay!
Every little helps.
GG
X
Just a bit of info you might find useful.
My husband and I moved because of mobility problems into a house with a downstairs bathroom and bedroom.
3 years later I read an article that said if you moved because of disability to a house with either downstairs toilet or bedroom, not having it in your old house, you were entitled to have your council tax band lowered by 1 band.
I rang the council who said it was nonsense.
I asked them to double check. They rang back and said I was right although they had never been asked before.
Our band was lowered straight away but no back pay!
Every little helps.
GG
X