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esmallwood Asked May 2015

How do I ask sisters to not help with Mom's care? They seem to make her upset when they are around.

Mom doesn't do well with 2 sisters. She has mild dementia and she can sense their uncaring or unemotional ways toward her. But dhe does fine w ith 3 other daughters. These 2 stay with mom together

TheBoogs May 2015
And I meant, my mom feels uncomfortable while my sister visits, so she asks me to stay. (Sorry, my mind is mush tonight!)

TheBoogs May 2015
Can you be present while they are there with her? I know that my mother feels comfortable while I'm around while one sibling visits, so I stay with her. I don't think you can prevent them from seeing her....they're her daughters too. Maybe you can have a civil talk with them letting them know to "be gentle" and more compassionate since her dementia may make her view things differently. (Even if that's not the case.) I think communication would be your best bet right now. Good luck, please keep updating...

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