My mother is 95 and has always been very healthy. Until recently, I cannot remember her having a single day's sickness (she retired at 80) and has always had no time for weakness of any kind. A few years ago she was diagnosed with Alzheimers and her deterioration has escalated lately. She has had a couple of falls, which she only tells us about after she has recovered. She refuses to wear her SOS pendant, she hangs it on a high hook so she knows where it is! She cannot cope with electrical appliances very well; washing machine, cooker, central heating, etc but maintains that they are 'broken' and phones me (and calls out engineers) frequently. She is stubborn and always knew best, I suppose she always had to be in control of us all. Cutting a long story shortish, I am worried about her being at home alone but she refuses point blank to consider help of any kind, or the thought of going into a care home. She won't move in with either of us. My sister pops in about 3 times a week as she lives quite close but has a very busy life. I visit twice a week (different days) for a few hours at a time as I live further away but find the journey a struggle. A kind neighbour rings her every morning and my sister and I ring her at least once a day. She complains about everything (she always has) and guilt-trips me every day (and always has). She is wicked to my sister who doesn't have a lot of patience. Any suggestions to make all our lives more pleasant? Sorry for the ramble.
Son’s girlfriend diagnosed with BPD
To think that London, or anywhere else for that matter, does not belong to any one demographic
