My 83 year old mother going downhill
By RhodaK
@RhodaK (177)
United States
October 4, 2009 7:20pm CST
My mother is 83 and she is quickly going downhill. It is very hard for me to comprehend. She repeats constantly, and has the first signs of dementia. It is very hard to contend with...she is my mom, but then again, she isn't. Any ideas of how I can cope without losing my mind.
4 responses
@lyzabelle (1668)
• Philippines
10 Oct 09
My father is also 83 years old.
He keep on repeating the same irritating
things we don't want him to do. He can't remember
well with things. Patient is a must.
@jugsjugs (12967)
•
8 Oct 09
Hi sorry to hear that.I used to look after people like your mother when i used to work in nursing homes and yes i do understand what you are saying.Try to think what you used todo when she was well as well as thinking about the goodish days she is having now.I know it is hard for you.
@Fulltank (2882)
• Philippines
5 Oct 09
A quick taught for me. When I change my daughter or son's diaper or mop that "pooh" spilled over the floor, I haven't made any complain coz, they're my own flesh and blood. There are many other things I would do without any complaint and frustrations for them. Hope that children remember this little things when its time for there parents to return to "babyhood".
