Mom can do a few things but she can no longer cook or clean properly. She hasn't washed her hair in months. I am the daughter and just moved in to help her and my step dad. She is angry about so much. I understand to a point but at what point do I just sit her down and say "Mom you may not remember this but you have Alzheimers. I am here to help. You need my help." If I hadn't come on the scene the next step would be a home. It was too much for my step dad to handle and Im not really sure how he managed this long. I would have been here sooner but was stuck in Panama. She is thousands of miles from her family (her choice). I try to involve her in cooking. I know she can't but I am now in her domaine (the kitchen) and want her to feel like its team work. She is having no part of it and she doesn't want me to either. I am full time with her now and her next assessment is in a few weeks. I am looking for any advice.
Hopefully you did not give up a career and family to move back home. Best of luck.
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