Her dreams always have the same people, my Dad ( who is deceased) and her sister, sometimes me. There is always "a bunch of kids, kids everywhere" . This makes sense to me because she was a cafeteria manager in an elementary school. She loved her job and the kids.
This morning she woke up, got me up, because she was covered with strings. She didn't know why or how she got that way, she couldn't get them off. She didn't know where she was at, which is common after these dreams. She has some new annoyances, like loose hair on the back of her chair and strings on her clothes. I have to get rid of little things like that.
It has the opposite effect on me .... produces very dark morbid scarey dreams.... and the effect of it can linger on in the mood through out the day.
And it seems the amount to use differs with different people. (Nolagal).
I would recommend being very careful with its use.
I would check her meds and side effects. I also dont agree with dementia patients taking any drugs a good healthy diet and lots of fresh air is what i would perscribe but "doc" knows best and what do we know?
Definitely talk to her MD. As we age we process meds more slowly and they build up. We have fewer surviving brain cells, and need less medication.
In the mean time, normalize the situation. Give her a duster that removes the strings (like a swifter duster or feather duster). Assure her the children will find their way home if they were able to find their way here.
Having a Mom and two sisters with Alzheimer's we have learned now that it is extremely important to get a neurologist on board ASAP to diagnose the exact type of dementia you are dealing with as there are many types and they all have different symptoms and some require watching the diet, like with cardiovascular dementia one needs to watch fatty intake, so using coconut oil as a possible help for memory loss is not a good idea. Some affect balance (good to know so you can be sure they are protected from falling), some affect those daytime dream episodes, the list goes on it just really good to know what you are dealing with so you can be sure you are not making the symptoms worse with things you think will help. Because the research is constantly finding out new things it's important to stay informed. And it's good to have forums like this to turn to....it helps to know we are not alone in combating this terrible disease. God bless you all!
Dementia will gradually get worse. New behaviors, new fears, personality changes, anxiety, etc. Do some research and become familiar with what is normal for people with dementia and what isn't. No two people go through dementia in the same way with the same symptoms at the same time.
There are great articles on this site as well. You're definitely not alone and I hope you keep posting and letting us know how you're doing.