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@peppergirl
Hi there,
My situation isn’t quite the same in that my Mom recognizes me but she calls her mother incessantly asking for help. It’s very difficult seeing a parent act so differently than they did only a short time ago. I can’t hardly bear it. I have a 99 year old friend who occasionally doesn’t know who I am. Even though she eventually knows me when she doesn’t it’s difficult to deal with. I’m very sorry you are going through such hard times.
Blessings,
Jake
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It’s tough. My mom often asks me where are her parents and siblings...all deceased. I usually say I don’t know if they are home now or distract. It reminds me of when I was visiting a friend in a facility...there was a woman at the nursing station sitting in a wheel chair calling for her mother to take her home. So sad...it is a diabolical disease
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@peppergirl This sounds like such a difficult situation for you. I’m so sorry it’s happening. Does your mother live with you? Is the confusion of who you are continuing to happen? The best thing you can do is, to take a deep breathe, and re-orient your Mom. Just say, “Mom, I’m peppergirl, your daughter. Why don’t we sit down a few minutes (or whatever).” Just keep bringing her back to the present. If you’re like me, you’ll go and cry later. It is so tough! Can you tell us a little more about your Mom and the situation you find yourselves in?