I’m trying to decide whether or not to go home…

I’ve been visiting with the folks, my brother has been here the last couple of of days, and my youngest sister and niece live with them. We had a good time until this past evening.
Mom took a fall in the middle of the night and an ambulance was called. I just spoke with the ER doctor—she broke her nose ! Painful, but he says she will heal.
He says otherwise, they ran several tests and physically she’s healthy…why is she so confused ? Dementia, I told him. Ah, he replied sadly. They’ll be releasing her soon. I needed to leave today because of my own doctor appts this week, but felt guilty.
Still, she will be in very good hands when she returns.
This is the most difficult time the family has faced. 😞

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windinhishair · 61-69, M

I am sorry to hear about your mother. I went through a long period of time with my mother's dementia until she passed in 2019. The last few years she forgot who I was, and I had to shift my mindset to trying to be someone that my mother had pleasant thoughts of on that day and in the moment. When she couldn't advocate for herself any longer, I became her advocate. It may not be an easy time ahead, but there can still be good times and pleasant memories for all of you.

I wish you nothing but the best moving forward and will hold you in the Light.

bijouxbroussard · F

@windinhishair Thank you. 🙏🏽