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How do u cope with a narcissistic senior that u must care for?

[image deleted]This person also has Asperger's Syndrome! Nothing u can say to them matters much to them unless it's something they're interested in... Ugh!!
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frequentlyme · 70-79, M
I have a rather extensive background in caring for seniors with Dementia/Alzheimer's disease, and the first thing I was taught was the symptoms of the disease. Then I had to learn (and accept) that their actions/behaviors (verbal and otherwise) were not directed at me; but a manifestation of their disease. In other words, I had to learn to not take it personal. What you may be experiencing, especially the seemingly narcissistic behaviors, are more likely symptoms of the disease. In fact, after a quick read, I think they may well be. http://health.facty.com/conditions/aspergers-syndrome/10-symptoms-of-aspergers-syndrome-know-the-signs/?utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=c-search&utm_term=%2Basperger's%20%2Bsyndrome&utm_campaign=f-h-aspergers-symptoms-usa&gclid=CjwKCAiAqIHTBRAVEiwA6TgJw4bPfDaO-hyqYkMR852JfWwegEniFjvE_UfR1RBGHNR1BpcDUblPMRoCGQoQAvD_BwE