Kathr, I was able to reassure my mom and now my husband by lighting the subject with hugs and kisses saying things like, "I love you so much and I love taking care of you. What would I do without you? I know what it does to you if you don't take it. I just couldn't bear it. Besides that, it sure would make it harder for me." Being reassuring and as honest as you can be makes them feel safe and a touch of honesty reminds them you're doing the best you can.
Hope this helps.
Blessings.

Kathr,

Just like ldella, when Mom gets confused and upset I just hug and kiss her and tell her I love doing things for her.

I have added you to my team as I take care of my mother to.

Stay strong, blessings.

My mother has had this confusion also. I reassure her that I or my father will always make sure she is taken care of and would never forget to give her her insulin. She has a pump so I show her the pump, and one time I pretended to give her a bulis so she could calm down.