My mom was diagnosed with Alzheimers about 7 yrs ago and she moved in with us. I find that I try to focus on understanding how the disease impacts her and have things I do when she has an episode where it is particularly hard on her or me. Like if she does not recognize me and keeps asking who I am, it is particularly hard so I may give her a word search book to refocus or have her get ready for bed. Sometimes she cries because she realizes she is losing the battle and I simply give her a kiss on the head for reassurance and it helps. At some point I realize the toll will be too much and we have researched memory care facilities. Right now we can do a better job, but there are a few things at some point an an institution is better able to handle. She is 93...