HI, I'm new to this, so go easy on me...
Mum was diagnosed a couple of years ago, Dad is her main carer. I live about 2 hours drive away so can't be there all the time, but we encourage them to come to us as much as COVID allows... Mum will tell anyone who will listen (and those who don't) that she has a 'funny head'. If we go out for a meal, shops, coffee shop, a walk; anywhere.
Is it normal for someone with dementia to be so aware of it?
Is it terrible of me to be suspicious of her? I know from past experience that she lies. Is she simply enjoying the attention?
Recently I was at their home & was asking her about what she can/cannot do; she gave me a fairly comprehensive list of tasks she is unable to complete & why... I was of the belief that alzheimers sufferers were mostly oblivious to their problems, she is completely aware & apparently revelling in it. Meanwhile Dad is running after her like a slave (with a heart condition) & won't hear a bad word said.
I'm SO confused. I don't want to believe Mum is taking the mick, but is it possible ??
Mum was diagnosed a couple of years ago, Dad is her main carer. I live about 2 hours drive away so can't be there all the time, but we encourage them to come to us as much as COVID allows... Mum will tell anyone who will listen (and those who don't) that she has a 'funny head'. If we go out for a meal, shops, coffee shop, a walk; anywhere.
Is it normal for someone with dementia to be so aware of it?
Is it terrible of me to be suspicious of her? I know from past experience that she lies. Is she simply enjoying the attention?
Recently I was at their home & was asking her about what she can/cannot do; she gave me a fairly comprehensive list of tasks she is unable to complete & why... I was of the belief that alzheimers sufferers were mostly oblivious to their problems, she is completely aware & apparently revelling in it. Meanwhile Dad is running after her like a slave (with a heart condition) & won't hear a bad word said.
I'm SO confused. I don't want to believe Mum is taking the mick, but is it possible ??