My mother repeats herself, often asking the same question repeatedly up to (20) times in as little as a half hour. When I gently mention it to her and ask if she wants me to help her remember by repeating the answer back to me or writing it down, she becoms angry or hurt or both. She either denys it or says I am just trying to hurt her feelings. I feel like I am trying to help her but her consistenly negative reaction makes me question my actions. Would it be better for all concerned just to simply answer the question repeatedly.
And the laughter is priceless... I can usually get S to laugh too....this is a hard disease to watch and be a part of and I applaude you for having the insight to know how hard this is on her...... S can wake up from a nap and be so lost..... this is a time it breaks my heart, to see the fear on his face....but we set down, I hold his hand, and I try to talk about different things until something 'catches' and he gets his mind off his fear....
You are a loving son, and that speaks volumes of the lady who raised you... hugs to you...
Just come up with somet things she might be interested in, and do you mind me asking what she repeats? Does she do this at the same time everyday, or close to the same time?
I think I'll just start answering the questions as many times as she asks them ......... no problem.......thank you !
It would definitely be better for all concerned just to simply answer the question repeatedly.
Is your mother showing other signs of memory loss or dementia?