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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

My mom has Dementia and has been going thru some odd behavioral, she talks about things that aren't true now s

is this normal, what more should we expect
Answer:
Sorry to hear that.
Don't avoid your mother, act normal to her still do things with her go to the park etc...talk a lot with her and be very patience.
Yes this is normal.
I wish you both the best and make the best of it.
She should be seeing a physician (internal medicine or neurologist) for management of her dementia. Hopefully she has been evaluated and diagnosed with a condition that explains her dementia (Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Frontotemporal etc) using brain imaging (CT/MRI). There are medications that are used to slow the progression of dementia and the progress should be measured with routine mental status examinations. The endpoint of dementia tends to be residence in a nursing home, however progression can be slowed with good care.
BlessYes this is normal.She may in time forget who you and other family and friends are, this can come and go.She may become agitated and/or aggressive for no reason.You will need the support of your doctor and family and friendsThinking of you
A.D.
I'm certain a doctor has diagnosed your mother's dementia - but neglected to get you information about what it will be like.One thing I would note is that trying to correct the falacies your mom believes will lead to more frustration for both of you. Obviously everyone handles these situation the best they can, but for me, after a few go-rounds where I pointed out that their belief didn't work logically, I realized that they can't help what they believe - and trying to correct their thoughts through logic simply doesn't work.Find a support group for people caring for their parents, or if your mom has been diagnosed with a specific illness, like Alzheimer's, a support group for people caring for Alzheimer's patients. The other group members will not only understand what's going on, they will tell you what works, what doesn't work, and what to try next.As for what you can expect, it really depends on both your mom and her disease.
Good luck.

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