My Mum has recently entered a Nursing Home with dementia. They have told us we are spending too much time there. They say that she won't adapt to her surroundings & mix in with other residents if we are there all the time. She is lonely & scarred.....what should we do ?
Is mom on any meds for agitation , anxiety and/or depression? Thise have helped my mom become calmer than she's ever been. She was always a worrier and a catastophizer. Now, not so much, which is good for her health and peace of mind.
I live almost two hours away and visit every other week. My Sister in Law, who works nearby, drops in after work at least once a week, sometimes more. Brother visits once or twice a week and other brother, who lives about 5 hours away, makes the trip about 4 times a year.
She there because she needs professional care. Let them do their job. See if there is a geriatric psychiatrist on staff who can advise on meds.