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I'd suggest that your husband find the time to learn more about dementia. In his case, it's doubly hard, because his mom (by the sound of it) has always been strong willed and argumentative. However, now that she's been diagnosed with dementia, old behavior on his part needs to be changed.

Arguing with a person who has dementia just makes matters worse. The Alzheimer's Association has a terrific brain "tour" on their site that can really help people understand what is happening to their parent or spouse's brain. The organization also helps counsel and educate people and offers enormous support.

Both of you would do well to spend a lot of time on www.alz.org and take advantage of the education. Knowing how to handle the person who has dementia can go a long way toward making life more bearable for everyone.
Good luck,
Carol
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you simply must learn to avoid reasoning or argueing with a dementia patient. they talk in circles that will only result in you getting bent out of shape. my mom was hallucinating once and seeing people all over the front and back yards. i told her as long as theyre not coming in here messing with us we wont worry about them. telling her the people didnt exist would only have frustrated and agitated her. its not easy to learn but it can be done.
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