Would just close her eyes and node out and was unresponsive I tested her for low blood sugar and something told me she was either faking it or she just nodded out so as she was nodding out I gave her a sip of orange juice & said drsays this should help her. The oj didn't even hit past her lips and she comes too. Do people with dementia just sometimes close their eyes and become nonrespomsive. Or is she playing me when we try to wake her up when she goes limp. Please help
It sounds like a seizure, but that is only if she is absolutely unresponsive. How often is this happening?
If no one reacts when she blanks out, what happens? How long before she comes around? Does she seem to notice what has happened?
I realize you have described her as a narc who can be manipulative, you need to keep a watchful eye out to try to differentiate between manipulation and a real problem., I would think if she is looking for attention and not getting it the behaviour will stop.
I'd make an appt. with a neurologist ASAP. Cardiologist should probably also be seen. There may be some type of intermittent or blocked blood flow to her brain, and if so, you want to address this ASAP.
I thought the same thing cwillie did, that maybe your mom is having seizures. Whatever you think the cause might be she needs to see her Dr. ASAP.
One of my Dad's caregivers showed us how to help with that type of situation. While sitting, take your feet and pump them up and down like you are stepping on a car brake.
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