Could mom’s dementia be getting worse?

mom’s dementia getting worse — mom’s dementia

First of all, I live with my mom. Second of all, mom’s dementia be getting worse and worse. The last three days she started accused me of having a man spend the night with me. Again, this is not the least bit true. Being a widow, I haven’t dated since I lost my husband of 35 years. She is contumely calling me a liar,. To illustrate, s she can hear him talking .

Mom will confront me first thing in the morning. Hence, making me late for work. In addition, I cry all the way to work. There is no way I could even reason with her. Hence, never admitting to something that I didn’t do. She is mean, angry, as well as full of hate. Mom has become very combative. Later in the day, she’ll be fine. Again, she acts like nothing has ever happened. How do I handle this? I get no help from my family members. I do everything for her myself. To sum up, is there any advice I could use.

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If there is a sudden change, get her checked for a UTI.

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system. For example, kidneys, ureters, bladder as well as the urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract . Hence, the most common are in the bladder or the urethra

This may be the reason for the sudden changes. Furthermore, try not tot argue or explain to someone with dementia. Again, she is not able to reason or make sense of things. Also, this is made worse at times of stress.

Caregivers ought to develop a thicker skin. First, remember it’s the disease talking. Second, never take things personally. Finally, the use of small lies is one of the best and most effective tools,

Confronting or arguing with your Mom is harmful

First of all, a person suffering from Dementia is not able to reason like a normal person. Hence, one can never convince your Mom that what she is saying is not true.

For example:

Asking Mom is she took her pills. The PA recommended we use a smart pill box with alarms. The light trigger a positive responds. It helps to avoid arguments over her pills

We tried that. The result were not good. All it did, made me and Mom and getting into arguments. Try this, “Maybe it was the Radio that said that.” Men and women who are suffering from dementia will experience mood swings. For example, be kind one minute and nasty in the next minute. I would have wonderful positive visits with my Mom in the nursing home and as I would leave her room she would suddenly get extremely angry and yell nasty things at me. Or she would cry after I left. Mom often would cry after I called her on the phone even though we had a positive conversation. The nursing staff is great and they are able to redirect my Mom after my visits or after my phone calls.

I taking Mom to the doctor today.
Where do I learn more about strange kinds of dementia behavior
My mother complains her ability to be able to hear like she use to.

Could mom’s dementia be getting worse?