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My Mom Started Roaming Several Months Ago She Even Got Into Strangers Car, Which I Found Out About Later, After I Was Advised She
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Was across the street at the college roaming telling people at the college and city police she was being held hostage by her daughter, me, which was not true she lived alone this wasn't first time saying this. I work. We, me and my two sisters admitted her into a beautiful memory care unit. 2 neurologist and her Dr all Said she had to go, she has had other numerous issues also, she's been there a month and gets irrate and wants to leave saying nothing is wrong with her and when we go over what… read more

posted June 8, 2019
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A myALZteam Member

She will never understand, you might as well save your explanations. She is as well as she will ever be again. The disease is relentless...nothing good for her prognosis. Enjoy the time you have, when she still knows you, just change the subject when she is ornary, talk about anything else, go for a walk. If she is in good care you have done your best. Love her til her life unfolds to the end

posted June 8, 2019
A myALZteam Member

LOL.....you bad little bunch deceiving your momma.

posted June 9, 2019
A myALZteam Member

Mom seems to be doing well and likely no use arguing with her re why she needs the safety of a care home so try less answering her and more changing subject...folks here have lots of tips re similar situations. Welcome to this caring group...hope you find support and info helpful

posted June 8, 2019
A myALZteam Member

She says nothing's wrong with her and we are all lying

posted June 9, 2019
A myALZteam Member

I told my mother about a lady who would get on the bus and would and end up getting lost in different areas day and night. I told her how frightening it was for her family.I told her it was her and she seemed to understand

posted June 9, 2019

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