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Last post 06-20-2012 11:25 PM by robmejia. 3 replies.
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  • 03-21-2012 8:23 AM

    • torkey
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    go everyday

    mom has alz 83 yrs old still functional but stays home. No short term memory and still likes to do everything herself and will not let me her daughter do anything its always a struggle to Do laundry, change litters wash dishes. She thinks she does things but doesn't. I try so hard go there everyday, days differ. But most days she says I confuse her. I know she trapped in her mind but so am I. I go with such good intentions but get stopped in my tracks. It creates such anxiety in me. She still knows me and my phone number. Do have people in the evenings just to keep her company and help with meals. Should I not go everyday in the afternoons. I say lets have lunch together and she says she's not hungery and that just because it 12 noon doesn't mean its my lunch time  which is true as she gets up late. If I go later she says she ate but doesn't remember what. The guilt and anxiety I have is awful wanting to help and I cannot. Cannot feed the cats, she says she does. Which I feel she forgets. Should I just lay back ! Its hard because she doesn't scoop the litters!! I have to when I can. I have to sneak around just to grab her dirty laundry which I take home!

  • 03-30-2012 9:06 PM In reply to

    Re: go everyday

    All the warning signs that one needs to seek the help of a home health aide or turn to long term care facilities are found in you mom. It's obvious that she's having a hard time doing her daily activities on her own. You need to hire a caregiver fast or someone who can watch her over and help her carry out her duties. The only way to deal with this is by seeking professional help. So if I were you, I'll explore my options now and give my mom the proper care she needs.
  • 04-02-2012 4:16 PM In reply to

    Re: go everyday

    I think KathRbrts is correct. Call us at (877) 666-3239 and a Senior Living Advisor (SLA) can help you get connected with the right people in your area to support you through this challenging time. The service is free to you and our SLA's are compassionate and fantastic at what they do...
  • 06-20-2012 11:25 PM In reply to

    Re: go everyday

    I think you should try to come up with ways to distract her so she can be busy while you do the things you think she forgets. Like, have her watch tv while you feed the cats or do the laundry
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