Somethings missing
About a week ago I noticed a subtle change in my mothers behavior, she has AD. Her behavior somewhat contemplative with an edge of agitation. At 5:00 am I heard her in her room and went in there. She said she didn't feel well and had bad dreams and started talking about living with other relatives. She was really agitated when I told her that there are no other relatives that she could live with. She said she feels something is missing and she doesn't feel right about being here. My sister "her favorite" has completely removed herself from her stating that she just can't handle it - no calls, nothing. Yesterday, when my mother was in this place I did mention my sisters name wondering if that is who she is talking about when she says she wants to see relatives, then she said that she (my sister) is dead otherwise she would be getting letters or something from her. She also this morning acts like I am trying to keep her away from relatives. My main concern is her agitation and fixation on leaving to live with another relative. Any suggestions? The only med for depression that she is currently taking is zoloft.
Somethings missing
About a week ago I noticed a subtle change in my mothers behavior, she has AD. Her behavior somewhat contemplative with an edge of agitation. At 5:00 am I heard her in her room and went in there. She said she didn't feel well and had bad dreams and started talking about living with other relatives. She was really agitated when I told her that there are no other relatives that she could live with. She said she feels something is missing and she doesn't feel right about being here. My sister "her favorite" has completely removed herself from her stating that she just can't handle it - no calls, nothing. Yesterday, when my mother was in this place I did mention my sisters name wondering if that is who she is talking about when she says she wants to see relatives, then she said that she (my sister) is dead otherwise she would be getting letters or something from her. She also this morning acts like I am trying to keep her away from relatives. My main concern is her agitation and fixation on leaving to live with another relative. Any suggestions? The only med for depression that she is currently taking is zoloft.
Good morning,
When we first brought my mother-in-law to live with us she went through the same thing. She was used to her condo, and couldn't understand why she couldn't go back "home". Her doctor however said it was really a good time to make the change as she was still at that time able to think a litte bit on her own. We had an apartment built on to our house for her so she can escape over there if my two teenagers start driving her crazy. She though is pretty oblivious now to things that are going around her. She just for the 1st time in 3 years last week asked me if I would help her to get in touch with her husband. (My father in law passed away about 7 years ago now). I explained to her that he had passed, and she said, well maybe your talking about someone else, but not my husband! It was a sad moment for us, although I don't think she understood it, and she hasn't asked again all week. I would just continue to reassure her that she is there because the Dr. said she had to live with someone, and you were the one that wanted her the most! Good luck to you!
Good morning,
When we first brought my mother-in-law to live with us she went through the same thing. She was used to her condo, and couldn't understand why she couldn't go back "home". Her doctor however said it was really a good time to make the change as she was still at that time able to think a litte bit on her own. We had an apartment built on to our house for her so she can escape over there if my two teenagers start driving her crazy. She though is pretty oblivious now to things that are going around her. She just for the 1st time in 3 years last week asked me if I would help her to get in touch with her husband. (My father in law passed away about 7 years ago now). I explained to her that he had passed, and she said, well maybe your talking about someone else, but not my husband! It was a sad moment for us, although I don't think she understood it, and she hasn't asked again all week. I would just continue to reassure her that she is there because the Dr. said she had to live with someone, and you were the one that wanted her the most! Good luck to you!
my god you are having such trouble,it was the same for me with my mother,mental agony,having love for someone who cannot respond,and who causes you such pain,you have my love and sympathy,Ken
my god you are having such trouble,it was the same for me with my mother,mental agony,having love for someone who cannot respond,and who causes you such pain,you have my love and sympathy,Ken