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My mom is 82 years old with progressive Dementia. For over a year, my brother has ignored her. He has extracurricular issues. She talks and called him nonstop which drove my siblings and I crazy. She gets aggressive when he doesn't reach out. We try excuses that he is busy or we left a message, but nothing. We tried caring for her, but now she is going into Memory Care after skilled rehab from several falls. She says she wants to go home where she and my brother lived. It's all heartbreaking.

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My mother has dementia too and sometimes she calls me quite frequently even though I have two siblings she could call as well. I usually take at least one call daily. Even with dementia these elders want to communicate with their family members. I wonder if your mother keeps calling your brother because he won't respond to her. If might also help if other family members reach out to her often and that might take the focus off your brother. I mean a telephone call doesn't require that much time does it? These elderly parents still need some of our time and attention even when they are not in our care. They can still be very lonely without the familiar faces of family around them. Good luck😊
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Please, don't allow her a phone or this will continue. There is no reason for her to have one in MC if all she does is abuse it. Tell staff you are only to be called in emergencies or concerning Moms care. She will need to get used to the staff caring and doing for her.

I am with brother. My family knew not to call me at work unless an emergency.
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