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I don't understand someone who dwells in the past so I'm having a hard time understanding why my mother would miss her family and home when there's nobody there. Is it just the familiarity of it?
Has she been diagnosed with dementia? these comments are all consistent with dementia. Do read up on dementia, what kinds of things those LO's with dementia say, and how to address them. this is pretty good - there are 2 videos which describe the dementia experience: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/210580
Mom may now be suffering from Hepatic encephalopathy which is the loss of brain function when a damaged liver doesn't remove toxins from the blood. She's confused and wanting to "go home" and see her parents which represents comfort. I am an only child too. My mother had advanced dementia and talked incessantly about wanting to ride the subway to see her mother. We live in Colorado....she was regressed back in time to the 1930s when she was a young girl living with her parents and siblings in NYC. She accused me of hiding her loved ones in the closets at her Memory Care AL. I asked the doctor for Ativan to calm her down and it helped a lot.
Ask mom to tell you about her childhood. Get out some old photos and look at them together. Sympathize with her about missing her home and family, tell her you understand perfectly. Many of her symptoms may mimic dementia so it would be helpful for you to learn about it if this line of talk continues.
I have had the same thing with mom, and I have recently realized that what aging have, they have the past, the future for them is scary. The past gives them comfort, there memories make them happy. As long as they are happy memories.my dad would dwell on horrible memories. So I'm trying to be more understanding of that and receptive, let mom share a bit more, but then maybe try changing the subject because I get really board.
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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https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/210580
Has Mom been assessed for depression?
Does she have friends? Socialise with others her own age?
the loss of brain function when a damaged liver doesn't remove toxins from the blood. She's confused and wanting to "go home" and see her parents which represents comfort. I am an only child too. My mother had advanced dementia and talked incessantly about wanting to ride the subway to see her mother. We live in Colorado....she was regressed back in time to the 1930s when she was a young girl living with her parents and siblings in NYC. She accused me of hiding her loved ones in the closets at her Memory Care AL. I asked the doctor for Ativan to calm her down and it helped a lot.
Ask mom to tell you about her childhood. Get out some old photos and look at them together. Sympathize with her about missing her home and family, tell her you understand perfectly. Many of her symptoms may mimic dementia so it would be helpful for you to learn about it if this line of talk continues.
Best of luck to you.
It’s normal to grieve the loss of being independent and missing a home where loads of memories are stored.
Give her time to adjust and if you feel like she needs medication to help with any depression or anxiety, then please notify her doctor.
Wishing you peace as you continue on your caregiving journey.
Just say ok, we will see what we can do, and move on. As the disease progresses, she will forget all about it.
Don't over think anything when dealing with someone who has dementia, none of it will make any sense. Their brains are broken.