Commented on a discussion 3/1/2010 at 11:12 am
My 93 year old mother was diagnosed with dementia about 6 years ago. It has been a slow process, but she is not capable of logic, or reason, and if allowed would do some very bizarre things. She is
...Read MoreMy 93 year old mother was diagnosed with dementia about 6 years ago. It has been a slow process, but she is not capable of logic, or reason, and if allowed would do some very bizarre things. She is not bed ridden, and is quite mobile, and capable a getting around pretty well, even those we have notice that she is becomming more and more feable. She has always been very independent, and a workaholic. If we attempt to stop her from doing things like lighting a furnace that is already lit, or taking a hammer to a working t.v. to fix it, she becomes combative. Medication keeps her a little calmer, but she appears depressed, because she is not able to maintain the busy life style she once had. She has 24 hour care givers because she lives alone. She has never been a social person, and crowds bother her. She can only relate to close family members. She is very small in stature, she also has a bad heart, and when agitated can rip doors off the hinges. How do we deal with her without getting her agitated, and without getting injured ourselves? Is there an agency that can come to the home to help with activities.