I tell her that it never happened and that she has memory loss. Should I just go along with what she thinks? Should I not be telling her that she has dementia. I just do not know how to handle this anymore. I am so stressed out everyday, I get a tone in my voice that I do not like. I mostly do not get that way, I try to be patient with mom everyday, but sometimes it is just to hard. I am sure there are a lot of people having this problem caring for an elderly parent. Any advice?
loss of control causes extreme agitation in the elderly. i never help with something unless i first ask if theyd like help. my mother dearly loved me for letting her remain at the helm until her last breath.
hospice told me at a point that id have to start making the decisions around our house. i told em to take it up with crazy horse in there.. i hope im the most difficult advocate theyve ever dealt with..
( dullards )
Unfortunately, sometimes with dementia you just have to "go with the flow" as long as there is no physical harm.
Based on my understanding of those moments of confusion with dementia, your mother is unlikely to understand if you tell her the events did not happen.
do not dispute their delusions, youll lose your marbles and become the enemy..