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He has dementia but don't know how bad. I know some things he says are true. So he must still have some of his mind working. I still let him make some choices only on certain things and I was told I was wrong?
When my MIL was living alone (6 miles from us) I'd call her every day and ask how it's going and does she have enough food, what'd she eat that day, etc. Come to find out she had rotting food in her fridge and no signs that she'd been eating anything. She had short-term memory decline. She *thought* she had eaten that day and even gave me a detail of what it was, when I pressed her. Not remembering to eat meant she had to have care all the time even though she was healthy and mobile. Your friend won't know what is true, what is recent, what is accurate. He needs to get onto the radar of social services before things get bad for him. And you can call them anonymously. He may not like it but honestly, there's no other option for someone without family and finances. It's no longer about what he "likes". His needs will only increase, then what will you do? You won't be able to care for him 24/7. In a NH he will be safe, be with people and be cared for. That's as much as you can expect in some instances, like his. Bless you for caring about him!
I know an eccentric old woman. She is a friend’s mom. I am beginning to wonder if dementia is settling in or she just believes her own BS because she swears her dreams are visions. Here’s the thing. The woman has NO special gifts. She says crazy stuff like she saw her soul leave her body and go through the closed front door.
She claims she can heal others by touching them. She got upset when touching my forehead that my headache was still there.
She drives my friend nuts! My friend makes appointments with the psychiatrist for her. She either lies to her doctor or cancels appointments.
That is fascinating to me that you said their dreams become a reality. That is exactly what she does but she has believed things even when she was young. Some people do have premonitions but she doesn’t. She predicts the wrong thing a bazillion times.
She is very superstitious too. Could dementia make eccentric people even more eccentric? Just wondering...
Demenitia has no rhyme or reason. Its not really "lying" it now his reality. With my Mom, dreams and TV became part of her reality. She would dream or see something on TV and think it happened to her. They can no longer differentiate between the 3. Yes, he will remember some things and not others. Short-term goes first then longterm. Reasoning, comprehension and comphehending go within the first stage. They can no longer feel empathy. And giving them choices sometimes is not worth it. We took Mom out to dinner alot. I would just order what I knew she liked. (Taste and smell are effected too).
What are u allowing him to make choices about?
Another thing, they become like small children and thats how u may need to treat them. With respect and knowing that they will not learn or understand consequences.
Thank you for mentioning Empathy going -- I hadn't connected that dot. I've been trying to figure out if MIL was always Narcisitic and self centered and I'd just not noticed it, or if it was a new development in old age, or since the stroke? Now I know it's probably part of the Dementia -- now it makes sense (still hurts sometimes, but at least it makes sense LOL)
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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.
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I know an eccentric old woman. She is a friend’s mom. I am beginning to wonder if dementia is settling in or she just believes her own BS because she swears her dreams are visions. Here’s the thing. The woman has NO special gifts. She says crazy stuff like she saw her soul leave her body and go through the closed front door.
She claims she can heal others by touching them. She got upset when touching my forehead that my headache was still there.
She drives my friend nuts! My friend makes appointments with the psychiatrist for her. She either lies to her doctor or cancels appointments.
That is fascinating to me that you said their dreams become a reality. That is exactly what she does but she has believed things even when she was young. Some people do have premonitions but she doesn’t. She predicts the wrong thing a bazillion times.
She is very superstitious too. Could dementia make eccentric people even more eccentric? Just wondering...
What are u allowing him to make choices about?
Another thing, they become like small children and thats how u may need to treat them. With respect and knowing that they will not learn or understand consequences.