She follows me all day long. She argues with me about everything even if I am not arguing! Is extremely bossy. She repeats everything I say and mimics all of my movements. Her delusions are getting worse all the time. is so nosy and always trying to be in my business. She is always bit--y to me! Only to me. Denial is her middle name. I know she can not help it but I need some ideas on how to handle all of this!
You have my total sympathy. My mom was the same but living under her own roof. Most amazing thing. She went into AL found her behavior unacceptable (they said, we are not serving her) and sent her to a senior behavioral clinic. Ten days later (and that was a year ago) she was calm, content, cheerful, and happy to see me.
An, no, she is not doped up. she plays bridge and beats everybody. Yesterday she went through cataract surgery and was a real champ.
Get thy mother to a geriatric doctor for the right meds!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And keep in touch!
Furthermore, you nee dot get out and have coffee with friends a few times week. Can that happen?
Have yourself a rum-toddy and join the club.
It is worth mentioning one of the common Alzheimer's behaviors is "Shadowing" wanting a LO near them at all times. {q}Not everyone is a dementia caregiver. {eq} so very true but then some of us have limited finances and are forced to be caregivers or else.... Browse the mainzone km site to a long page of resources to help you with all sorts of Alzheimer's Support by Experts for CareGivers
But no, they aren't always the whole answer. Everything else people are saying is sound advice as well.