Coping when Both Parents Have Dementia
For a while, my mom’s disease consisted of minor memory loss, and she was able to be a fairly active part of my dad’s care team after his surgery left him demented. However, as is to be expected, her condition worsened, and I was soon coping with both of my parents’ odd and forgetful behaviors. For example, their wedding anniversary was the day after Christmas. I would always bring to the nursing home tiny bottles of champagne and their 25th-anniversary champagne glasses. I would also bring other treats and we would have a party. I also brought cards for them to give to each other. I would sign Dad’s card to Mom since he was unable…
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