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It is fairly typical. You might try to break the loop by saying that you have not seen her for a while or ask her when was the last time she saw her. Stop reminding her that mom died
My mom would start asking if we were going to be late for her doctors’s appointment. We were never late for any appointments. Yet, she was always paranoid about being late.
One time I remember setting the clock back so she could relax about the time! I had to set the one in my car back too.
So, then she would say, “Honey, can we leave early so we won’t be late for my appointment.” Okay, I take her early. Then when we get there she would say, “Why is it taking so long for the doctor to see me?” I said because you wanted to get here early. Then she would say, “Were we early? “Why did we get here this early?”
It is odd how they get stuck on one topic and then forget it then go back to it! It made me think that I was going to lose my mind at times.
I didn’t even connect the dots in the beginning because I was so focused on her Parkinson’s disease.
Mom was always so sharp and it was hard for me to accept that she was developing dementia along with her Parkinson’s disease. It took me awhile to realize that she was struggling with sorting things out in her mind.
As the disease progresses it affects the parts of the brain that can create and store memories and information. Then the disease starts affecting the memory storage areas-she will lose many of her memories, working backwards in time as the disease progresses. So she has forgotten her mother died or that she was there.
She can't 'make' a memory of anything at this point, and can't retain information for more than a moment or so. If you think it's making her sad to hear about her parent's death or confusing her, it would be a kindness to avoid the topic. This is an excellent read about the disease (at the bottom of the linked page)-it will help... https://www.smashwords.com/extreader/read/210580/2/understanding-the-dementia-experience/Medium,Arial,Black,White,One-and-a-Half
My step-mother does that, in 10 minutes she asked me if it was her birthday, 5 times, along with what the date was, I tell the date and she says oh it's 5 days after my birthday.
This was April her birth month is July,
Round n round we go, I just answer the same way over and over again, eventually she forgets about the question and moves onto another loop question.
There is no right answer, I have not found anything that will stop the process.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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One time I remember setting the clock back so she could relax about the time! I had to set the one in my car back too.
So, then she would say, “Honey, can we leave early so we won’t be late for my appointment.” Okay, I take her early. Then when we get there she would say, “Why is it taking so long for the doctor to see me?” I said because you wanted to get here early. Then she would say, “Were we early? “Why did we get here this early?”
It is odd how they get stuck on one topic and then forget it then go back to it! It made me think that I was going to lose my mind at times.
I didn’t even connect the dots in the beginning because I was so focused on her Parkinson’s disease.
Mom was always so sharp and it was hard for me to accept that she was developing dementia along with her Parkinson’s disease. It took me awhile to realize that she was struggling with sorting things out in her mind.
Sometimes, it works!
She can't 'make' a memory of anything at this point, and can't retain information for more than a moment or so. If you think it's making her sad to hear about her parent's death or confusing her, it would be a kindness to avoid the topic.
This is an excellent read about the disease (at the bottom of the linked page)-it will help...
https://www.smashwords.com/extreader/read/210580/2/understanding-the-dementia-experience/Medium,Arial,Black,White,One-and-a-Half
She is 88 and has dementia. This is a symptom of dementia.
Nothing “works”.
This was April her birth month is July,
Round n round we go, I just answer the same way over and over again, eventually she forgets about the question and moves onto another loop question.
There is no right answer, I have not found anything that will stop the process.