My mom is suffering with parkinsons related dementia. She has major hallucinations. Tonight we were watching tv together and she suddenly came towards me very agitated. She thought I was having relations with my dad (he is deceased). I couldn't calm her down so I left the room. She also thinks I'm stealing from her. I have to say it really makes it harder when the person you are caring for full time is not happy with you.
something else to distract the behavior. You see your mother but it's not the mother you used to know. Good luck to both of us.
Hang in there. Know you are not alone and that others can relate to your pain. I know how devastating it can be.
Since they can't say it, we need to say it for each other!! Thank you for all you have done to help her. Thank you for caring. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Thank you for being a good daughter! Thank you for being you. Thank you for all those unseen and selfless things you do without even thinking about it anymore. Thank you.
Don't take it personally--Draw the Line! Come to grips with the current reality!
It is a strange phenomenon but to survive the craziness, please realize it is about a brain failing, it's not about your relationship. So sad. I'm sorry:( xo
For me, walking away is the only solution. I found the more I attempted to calm her down, the more agitated she became. People suffering from dementia lose whatever common sense they once had.
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