So Sorry to hear that, @Locksley .... yes, they get very frustrated (and frustrating) .... your Mum needs to be assessed by a Geriatrician and the sooner the better - and probably a good idea if you can go with her. They ask the same questions every year & gauge by the answers, the progression of the disease. Simple stuff like the time, what day is it, who's the Prime Minister (well that one's been tricky over the last 5+ years .....) We see the geriatrician again in Feb.
If she CAN be put on that medication it may help. Good idea to share the phone calls so everyone knows the confusion ..... maybe even record them & play them back to your Dad when you think he is ready to hear, hard tho that will be. Do you have other siblings who can come in on the conversation as well, and help support you?
I don't have kids (tho I have 2 step children in NZ - hubby's first wife's children.) We live rural, so don't have any close family nearby (closest is either Sydney or Qld.) 2 of our good friends who've always said they'll help, have sadly moved away .... so I am very fearful of what would happen if something happens to me. He couldn't look after himself at all. (Which is why I signed him up to My Aged Care - but they don't seem to think there is an issue yet ...... AS IF!)
Take care, xxx
