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My 70 year old sister talks to herself out load and in a whisper nonstop. She is not on any meds. She gets so argumentative when I try to help her with anything. What could be causing this?
My mom has Alzehemiers and dementia and she talks to other people she sees non stop ,the neurologist told me this was normal and someday she may not talk at all ..so j just let her jabber on ..it’s not hurting anyone so it’s ok
If you find a solution, let me know. Grandma doesn't really have dementia yet is an endless chatterbox with a running dissertation of everyone that has wronged her from grade school on up in an endlessly repeating loop. During the day it's OK, turn up the TV. At night, I can't even wear earplugs since if I did and she fell, I wouldn't know about it.
Reminds me of a story of two older sisters living together. One of them is muttering something. The other one says, "If you're talking to me, talk louder. If you're talking to yourself, talk softer."
I think I'd be more concerned about her getting argumentative when you try to help her. That's got to make your life more difficult.
Your profile says Sister has dementia. Is this a medical diagnosis, or your own observations. If it hasn't been diagnoses, then I agree with Hugemom. She should have a medical evaluation.
Can you tell if she is talking to herself, or perhaps to people who aren't there? I'm wondering if this involves delusions and/or hallucinations as well as the chattering. This might be a good thing to observe and report to her doctor.
If she has dementia, the talking to herself or to invisible folks is most likely related to the dementia. (Not everyone who talks to herself has dementia, however. I'm 72, not cognitively impaired, and since I've lived alone I often talk out loud to myself.) I agree with ohmeowzer. There is nothing you need do about this. No harm done.
Getting argumentative when you try to help her could also be related to her dementia (if that is what she has.) It may be worthwhile to figure out how to minimize this, for your sake and hers! We'd need more information to make suggestions. What kind of help do you try to give her? What are her objections? Does this happen consistently or just once in a while?
Having a loved one with dementia is very challenging. Many of us have experience with that. This is a good place to come for suggestions.
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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I think I'd be more concerned about her getting argumentative when you try to help her. That's got to make your life more difficult.
Can you tell if she is talking to herself, or perhaps to people who aren't there? I'm wondering if this involves delusions and/or hallucinations as well as the chattering. This might be a good thing to observe and report to her doctor.
If she has dementia, the talking to herself or to invisible folks is most likely related to the dementia. (Not everyone who talks to herself has dementia, however. I'm 72, not cognitively impaired, and since I've lived alone I often talk out loud to myself.) I agree with ohmeowzer. There is nothing you need do about this. No harm done.
Getting argumentative when you try to help her could also be related to her dementia (if that is what she has.) It may be worthwhile to figure out how to minimize this, for your sake and hers! We'd need more information to make suggestions. What kind of help do you try to give her? What are her objections? Does this happen consistently or just once in a while?
Having a loved one with dementia is very challenging. Many of us have experience with that. This is a good place to come for suggestions.