My Mum aged 93 has dementia to the extent that she is incontinent and has carers 4 times a day. However, so far, she still lives in her own home but refuses daycare etc. I visit most days but am finding it increasingly difficult due to her constant repetitive questions and very limited conversation. She has AMD, doesn't watch TV any more or listen to the radio. Is there anything I could perhaps do with her when I visit to make the visit more pleasurable for both of us? Because of the AMD it is very difficult to look at old photos etc and she never wants to listen to music. I try to resurrect old memories but not very successfully on the whole.
I am the only relative who visits most of the time and would very much like the visits to be more enjoyable for both of us. Any ideas? I know I am very lucky in that she is 'no bother' but there must be some way we could connect better.
I am the only relative who visits most of the time and would very much like the visits to be more enjoyable for both of us. Any ideas? I know I am very lucky in that she is 'no bother' but there must be some way we could connect better.