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One of the worst days

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Aug 26, 2019 | Replies (13)

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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?

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Thanks for your kind words, my mom is either at my house or I am at her house in evening/night. We have to hire caregivers in the day. Fortunately, she was able to remember me the next day. It was the first time this had happened to me though, I know it will happen more often, the sadness of it all can be overwhelming.