As times she forgets where she is and even who we are. She gets angry for no reason whatsoever and thinks someone has robbed her.
2006-10-30 23:00:21 · 6 answers · asked by irishstew 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Repetition is the key.
Try to set up some kind of daily routine.
When she does go through one of these fazes, just try to be calm.
Don't get loud with her, that will only irritate her more.
Just try to reassure her that everything is okay and try to change the subject. Talk about something else.
If she thinks someone has taken something, ask her if you can help look for it.
2006-10-30 23:15:38 · answer #1 · answered by kitt_kattkitt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom works at a geriatrics hospital and before they can diagnose someone as having dementia, they have the patient seen by a psychologist to determine if in fact it is dementia or something else like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. If she thinks she was robbed, there is some paranoia setting in.... A psych. evaluation is probably your best bet right now. The results of that will probably help you decide what to do next. Check for doctors in your area, or maybe even call a geriatrics care facility for more info.
2006-10-30 23:16:24 · answer #2 · answered by Althea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing you can do unfortunately but be a caring friend. Hopefully she has someone living with her. If they cant cope I suggest sending her to nursing home as she will get worse and they know how to look after dementia patients. If she does get worse it tends to be a lot harder on family and friends than the actual sufferer as their mind is not right but on the other hand they are in no pain. Just do the best you can and be good friend. Good luck.
2006-10-30 23:12:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dementia is one of the saddest diseases aflicting us today. It slowly progresses to the point where the sufferer is completely oblivious to their surroundings and in fact the person you knew has gone while still existing. All you can do is treat them with kindness and keep them as comfortable as possible.
2006-10-30 23:16:57 · answer #4 · answered by Ted T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my grandmother has dementia too, and it's hard for us to cope up with her situation. dementia is a degenerative disease, so it's incurable. the best attitudes towards them are being patient and understanding. Speak slowly to them in mild tone and serve them nutritious foods. You can also label the common places she go to like bathroom, bedroom, garden, backyard etc..
2006-10-30 23:10:20 · answer #5 · answered by water nixie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have my mother in law staying with me, she is also 80 with same condition, recently she had by pass, she is diabetic and every 15 days she has water in her lungs.and we have to run with her to hospital...., her mental condition is same....she too feels that her things are robbed, and when we try to make her understand she gets angry and overreacts, which leaves us with no other option, but to keep quite....I hope someone will answer your question and solve my problem too.....I am sure like you and me, many others are also sailing in the same boat.
2006-10-30 23:12:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋