I’m worried sick that my mother is developing dementia
DEAR DEIDRE: I THINK my mother may be getting dementia.
I’ve seen a big difference in her since we lost Dad and while I initially put it down to grief, it seems there is more to it.
I’m her son and I’m 60. She is 84, and I have a sister who is 56.
Neither of us live near her but we call her every day.
Her neighbour has always been a good friend. Recently Mum said she’d been round asking whether she would sell up as she’d be interested in buying.
I visited Mum and went to see the elderly widowed neighbour who says that Mum is making things up and she’s seen her wandering in the garden in her nightie. I’m worried.
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DEIDRE SAYS: Can you go and stay for a weekend, to get a better idea of what is going on?
Make an appointment to see her doctor. Suggest to your mum it would be worth getting a check-up and take her along.
Her GP may be able to get her assessed through the memory service.
Get further advice at dementiauk.org (0800 888 6678).