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How to compassionately answer questions about deceased loved ones.

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Nov 1, 2020 | Replies (4)
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@dbrhdarby

Per Virginia I too had to succumb to saying the same things with my mom who has dementia. It was very hard and saddening when I first started doing it. I had to finally agree with her that I was her mother and that she was my daughter. But over time it actually helped my frustration as well.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 17, 2020

Hi @dbrhdarby, welcome to the Caregivers: Dementia group on Mayo Clinic Connect. I look forward to getting to know more about you and your mom. Does your mom live with you? How long have you been caregiving?

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