My father is on a lot of meds for CHF and Afib..not to mention kidney issues. He's beginning to show signs of dementia. One day after a nap, he came out of his room thanking me for the music I had been playing on the radio. He heard a man singing. After discussions and several times of this, he knows it's something only he hears....and he jokes about now. This Morning he was so relieved because he said it was so peaceful and quiet. He said he's worried that it might mean something bad is about to happen.
I tried turning it around by saying that it was the beginning of something beautiful and fresh.
What does this all mean?
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I would make light of the situation with your dad, as you are doing. Dementia brings all sorts of new behaviors and issues with it, so hearing singing isn't such a bad thing at all. Hopefully, he's not TOO bothered by the whole situation.
Best of luck!
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