Mom's Alzheimer's get worse, everyday she's accusing me of taking her money:((
@whitewingspeak (888)
Philippines
June 26, 2011 8:56pm CST
It is sad that Mom is having Alzheimer's, she is not medically diagnosed but as a Nurse, i know the symptoms are present in her now. She is 84. I can see how mentally she is deteriorating now and her intellectual abilities failing.
Today, she woke up early and told me that I was secretly taking all her money, and that i am a liar. And that i hide her new jewelries when in fact she don't have new things. She is imagining things to the extreme like once she told me i am having another family that i keep it myself. I am an only child, and its sad to hear such stories from my Mom whom i adore so much. As a Nurse i know how to respond to her when she in attacked by her disease but lately it became more severe that sometimes i get affected.
I pray to God that I will have the strength to face the burden and it wont be serious enough to interfere with my emotions and our daily living.
3 responses
@Angelee_27 (3460)
• United States
27 Jun 11
Oh, I'm so sorry dear. :(
You shouldn't be offended by what your mother is saying. She doesn't mean it. It is just her illness. I am sure she loves you very, very much.
Just try to deal with it the best you can, and enjoy your time with her. ;)
@whitewingspeak (888)
• Philippines
27 Jun 11
I know she can't control what comes to her mind, and her words that come out from her. I wish i can turn back the clock where we had so many happy, joyful times with Dad and my son. It's just that we can no longer enjoy each others' time. Every day, her day will end up like she is fighting me or Dad. :(
@Angelee_27 (3460)
• United States
27 Jun 11
I am so sorry. :(
This is a really sad thing to have happened to you. Nobody wants things like this to happen, but reality is... they do happen, and you can't really control it.
Just take good care of her. She needs you right now.
@whitewingspeak (888)
• Philippines
27 Jun 11
Yes, of course nobody whats this to happen to anybody, but we don't have any control. Sometimes, i just wish and pray that God will see me in the sad times. Thank you for the support!
@miadsoriano (884)
• Philippines
27 Jun 11
I'm sorry to hear about your mother's condition. I'm also sorry to hear about it worsening and for her accusing you of stealing from her. I've heard of a lot of elderly citizens who tend to accuse their loved ones of stealing things from them. I think paranoia really sets in with age. I guess this is even more pronounced in senior citizens who suffer from Alzheimer's. Why don't you have her checked and properly diagnosed. For all you know, maybe her condition can still be altered with prescribed medication.
@whitewingspeak (888)
• Philippines
27 Jun 11
My Mom is 84 now but she is so strong to her decisions. She is still in a denial stage that she won't us allow her to take to the hospital.
Her latest laboratory results are all in normal stage and she knew it. Physically, Mom is very much fine. She can walk straight, even go to the kitchen to make little stuffs, and can complete her daily activities by herself. Problem is that, mentally she is getting disoriented and she's been telling stories.
@miadsoriano (884)
• Philippines
28 Jun 11
I saw something from another discussion how scientists did a study on the effects of coffee-drinking on lowering the occurrence of Alzheimer's Disease on a person. You might want to look into it.
@Jesuriel (267)
• United States
27 Jun 11
That's really sad to hear. I bet it is really hard for yo to deal with that since you love your mother. I would suggest you be patient and give her as much love as possible. Also, a good thing is that you are a nurse and are capable of taking care of the situation. I really hope everything goes well with your mom. Good luck!
@whitewingspeak (888)
• Philippines
27 Jun 11
Of course, that is what i am doing right now. That is why, even though she is not nice to me all day, i make sure that her needs are set when i am at home, i make sure her food, her clothes and all the little things she needs in a day to day basis are there when she needs it.
Actually i don't live with my Mom and Dad but sometimes they come over to my place a stay for a longer time, just to change the environment because she easily get bored at home. I hope i will be strong enough for her. Thanks a lot!
