She tells doom and gloom stories often to strangers. She also talks to anyone that will listen at the grocery store stores about my family or all about her life. She doesn’t want to visit with my friends only wants to talk to total strangers or family.
Most of the people my mom babbled to were understanding and patient. On a few occasions. I stood behind her, smiled and rolled my eyes. We went to the same stores and people realized she had issues.
This phase will pass. Most elders respond to hugs and kind words. If she feels you are critical of her it will make things more difficult.
They are very sensitive to being “bossed”. Especially by there children. You are forever young in a parents eyes.
Watch a few of Teepas’s YouTube videos and see if you can relate. She teaches to redirect their attention. Thank goodness, most strangers are kind.