My mother is 87 years old, she was diagnosed with dementia about a year ago. She sleeps all day and sleeps/talks all night. For last week she seems sad all the time. I have to drag her out of the house when I am home.
She stays home alone for about 9 hours a day. I think she is lonely and sad. I'm thinking about leaving my job to be home with her more. But I still need to work. Anybody have ideas?
I hate looking at how sad and lonely she looks when I see her after I get home from a long day.
Hiring someone is a good idea, and/or a mild anti-depressant could likely help.
Continue to love your mom as her daughter. That is what is most important. Visit as often as you’d like.
Take care.