My parent has always been difficult and "quirky." In a conversation she was saying very hateful things about a family member. I responded, "Stop that (name), that was totally wrong and uncalled for." She responded back in a slightly different voice (more childlike) -- "yes, I know I was being a bad girl." It make me think she was a different person (personality). She has done and said hurtful things over the years that she claims she is innocent of. Is this multiple personality, or is it a regression to childlike behavior -- indicators of dementia?
Ok, so now I am a "big girl" and she cannot touch me that way any more but her other segues into some other "person" -- especially to absolve guilt, make me wonder (and fear) if this is a dementia symptom that will get worse. I am fearful of that and especially fearful/resentful if I have to be full-time caregiver. We are not quite there -- yet.