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chyshaw 7/30/2010 at 11:47 am
chyshaw, My mother's mom was also diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I believe she did not have this horrible disease, but that her children only wanted her in a nursing home. Grannie lived alone, to
...Read Morechyshaw, My mother's mom was also diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I believe she did not have this horrible disease, but that her children only wanted her in a nursing home. Grannie lived alone, took care of herself and exhibited none of the symptoms for Alzheimer's. Now my mother has been diagnosed and I truly believe Mom has the disease. Mom began acting out in public, was unable to manage her finances and refused to let any of her children help her with any of her problems. She believed neighbors were breaking into her home and stealing her clothing and silverware. Her driving skills became dangerous to herself and others and the one thing that stands out the most to me was, that she let strangers take care of her dog, who she cherished. Before all of these signs, she wouldn't even let me, her daughter, take her dog overnight in my home. The worst of it is, now she is in a nursing home, severely medicated and cannot swallow regular food. All her food is processed like baby food. It has been four years and she doesn't even know me anymore. She thinks I am a nursing home aide when I visit her. Very sad. I am 54 yrs old and Mom was 73 when she was diagnosed. Every time I forget the simplest thing, I wonder if I am going to end up like Mom. My advice to you is, ask your spouse, friends, co-workers, etc. if you have begun to behave in an unusual manner. I ask my roommate everyday, because you will not know it is happening to you. Only the people around you will see the changes. Mom never thought she was acting strange or different, even when we questioned her about her behavior. I wish you the best and God Bless you and your precious family.