Hello,
I am new to TP. My mother suffers from dementia and I am looking for feedback on what to do when she tries to leave home. She has recently prepared a suitcase and wanted to leave the house she has shared with my father for many years because "she is sick of having to do all the work" (my father does everything). This is also, I believe, linked to a desire that she expresses quite often of wanting to "go home". Her behaviour is much more erratic towards the end of the day (sundowning, we think).
Any feedback on similar experiences and what to do (or not) would be appreciated.
Thanks very much.
I am new to TP. My mother suffers from dementia and I am looking for feedback on what to do when she tries to leave home. She has recently prepared a suitcase and wanted to leave the house she has shared with my father for many years because "she is sick of having to do all the work" (my father does everything). This is also, I believe, linked to a desire that she expresses quite often of wanting to "go home". Her behaviour is much more erratic towards the end of the day (sundowning, we think).
Any feedback on similar experiences and what to do (or not) would be appreciated.
Thanks very much.