Has anyone else been through anything like this. My nan has been pretty normal until very recently. There has been a few verbal attacks from her but this physical one was the most concerning especially as she seems to have gotten it into her head that it was be that hit her. I am at my wits end with all of this as her story is elaborating all of the time about it. Is this usual?
Take care of yourself,
Carol
Frankly, if you can't find a way to deal with her without her making these allegations, you need to keep your distance when you're alone with her, and make other arrangements for her care giving.
You can't argue with someone with dementia. It's a battle you're going to lose. "Wow, nan, I don't remember saying that. Honest! But if I did? I am soooo SORRY!" Can you see the difference between that and what you did? By saying, "I remained calm," you may have only fanned the flames. You're always going to lose in a she-said-I-said-that-and-I-didn't argument.
It's not important that you be right. What's important is that you acknowledge her feelings and assuage them. Dementia's like that.
While she is in hospital, request a mtg with care team and dr and see if they can recommend in writing that she go al AL or have in home care set up. Then do it and extricate yourself from caregiving responsibilities for while. Visit only in presence of a caregiver, aid, etc.
It's time for a Nursing Home for nan.
Having no information to go on except what you wrote I would say it might be a good idea to begin thinking about a skilled nursing facility for her. If she thinks that you are hitting her you will be in a very dangerous situation. Not from her attacks but from authorities who may have to get involved as a result of these attacks. They may believe that you're abusing her.
If you could give us a little more information it would help us to give you more detailed answers and suggestions.
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