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Hides everything from me. Refuses any help I offer. She is now refusing to go to any appointments. She will not answer the phone when I call. Will not talk to me when I visit. Has told the staff at Assisted Living that she does not want to talk to me.
I feel physically ill when I go to the facility where she lives. My doctor has told me to only go when totally necessary.
I have read this is common but it sure hurts.

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I will assume Mom has Dementia. If so, then really nothing you can do, you just need to except its the disease. You seem to be a trigger. She may need anxiety meds. How is she when ur not there. Dementia goes in stages so this maybe a faze.

If this has come in suddenly, it could be a UTI.

Did u place Mom recently, if so you are the bad guy. Caregivers in general are the bad guys. Because we now have to take on the parent roll and them the childs.
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jbramwell Apr 21, 2024
Placed her 2years ago. I agree that I am the trigger.
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I understand how you feel, but don't take it personally if you can help it, the ones who caregive are the ones they lash out on the most, but they also love us because they depend on us. They usually don't even remember what they say or do. HUGS
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Although it's hurtful be thankful she is in a facility, you don't need to worry about her being on her own and suffering the consequences of her choices. Do as your doctor advises, you can still keep an eye on her from a distance and without her knowledge.
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I agree with others who suggest she may have a UTI. How to get her checked... have a discussion with her facility, she may need to go by ambulance if the facility doesn't have some sort of testing kits (and hoping she cooperates).

I also agree she may now need meds for her anxiety and paranoia. This may mean she needs an a la carte additional service to administer them to her.

In my limited personal experience the paranoia doesn't last forever but there's no telling how long.

I also agree to limit the number and lengths of your visits. When with her, redirect or distract when she makes accusations or paranoid comments -- you will never convince her anyway so save your emotional energy. I'm so sorry for this... it is very distressing. It takes practice to remind yourself it is her disease and to not take it personally.
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If your mother doesn't wish to see you then your appearing at the care facility will only serve to upset her.
If this behavior is sudden or new she needs to be checked for a UTI which can cause severe agitation and hallucination.

I am so sorry. This is a great tragedy, but it can be the face of dementia, and there's little to be done about it. Do check in with doctor and have a urine C&S requested.
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jbramwell Apr 21, 2024
Have tried to collect urine but she takes out the catcher they put in the toilet. She urinates and then puts it back empty. She is on numerous medications for her mental issues caused by the dementia.
thank you for your suggestions. Maybe I should just stay away.
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