I’m a part-time caregiver for an 86 year old woman. She keeps burning pots and pans when I’m not there. I thought she was “forgetting” that she was cooking until the day I saw the pot on the stove, the flame very high, but nothing in the pot. They get so badly burnt they have to be tossed out. It’s happening more frequently. Is this a sign of Alzheimer’s? She is having memory issues as well.
I once put the kettle on for a cup of tea and went to the other room. After a while I wondered why the kettle had not whistled. I went to the kitchen. The stove burner was on but no kettle on it. I searched around and found the kettle in the fridge. I was in my twenties at the time.
So, depending on whether your mom is doing other odd things this could simply be a case of absentmindedness. Keep an eye on it though.
This is true. She could have been distracted by the phone or doorbell. But still...
The elderly lady isn’t her mom. She is a part time caregiver for her.
I still feel as a caregiver it has to be duly noted that it happened more than once.
You say, part time? She’s burning pots and left alone? Oh no! Hell no! She isn’t safe.
Does she have family? Call family or anyone involved in her care and tell them about this immediately. This is a safety issue.
Best at of luck to you and the patient.
I’m surprised by the few hours she is allowed. Maybe there is a way to get more hours, but so far it’s been unsuccessful. I actually work way more than what I’m allowed, but can only report the 94.
She is showing signs of memory issues and a definite decline in hygiene issues.
What to do?
Thanks for letting me vent. I’m so grateful for this website,