Please, What Is A Standard Response To Mom's Daily Questioning And Anger Over Us "stealing" Her Car?
We were in agreement as a family that mom should not drive anymore in June 2021. Mom actually cleaned out the car and gave us the keys. She doesn't remember that. When we talk, the topic of us "stealing" her car usually comes up. She is still living independently in an over 55 community. She has lots of friends there and the grocery store is a 5 minute walk. I have tried to arrange rides via bus and friends and she is even more angry when I do this. She brings up the car every time we talk… read more
I've had to use all of the above "tricks" with my husband. Also, the car is being fixed, might work. Good Luck
If you just listen and agree we will go for a drive tomorrow sometime that will help and then when tomorrow come just say it again and smile sometime this can last alone time but just keep doing it for the love and smile you will see. Always have patience and just go with it
Write a note to her doctor to talk to her about it.
Tell her it’s too dangerous to be on the road with
the medication she’s on. Tell her to write down what she needs and you’ll get it later. I told my husband that if he was in an accident even if it wasn’t his fault the insurance wouldn’t cover him because of his
medication. I hope it helps.
Maybe tell her that you are concerned for her safety and you wish she would make the decision to not drive
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