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[Keli]

C.Ann, I don't know how this condition affects most people but I can tell you that my grandfather had times that he knew who we were and days that he did not. As his condition deteriorated his good days became fewer and farther apart. He also became a very angry and somewhat violent individual. When he was healthy he was always eccentric and quick to say what he thought but not angry. That only came after alzheimers had a firm grip on him. I am very sorry about your mother.

 

[epcotfan]

Both my grandparents had it (One grandfather, one grandmother) My grandmother became very hostile in the middle of it and often lashed out against loved ones. It was difficult witnessing such behavior. She had no tolerance for things she normally liked. I know some nurses that work on an Alzheimer's unit in a hospital and this behaviour is typical.

This is an awful disease and I'm sorry for anyone that has to see a loved one suffer. I've been through it twice and don't want to go through it again. (HUG)

 

[Ranatra]

My Dad had this, so I know firsthand how difficult it is to care for someone with this. He's been gone for 15 years now.
My mom lives with us and is suffering from some type of Dementia, but we're not sure what. She is not mean at all, but very sweet. It seems to be affecting her short term memory. I have to hide all her medication and give it to her at the prescribed time. If I leave it out where she can see it, she'll take it over and over again because she can't remember taking it. She can't remember who called on the phone 5 minutes ago, and she's starting to forget her grandchildrens's names.

DH and I are leaving for a much needed vacation in a couple days and my sister is coming here to stay with my mom. She can't be left alone. ((((((((( Hugs ))))))))), Pd, and prayer for you.

 

[snoopy]

My grandmother had it, thank God she never got nasty with it, but it was very difficult seeing her decline. It took about 10 years, give or take, for her not to remember us. In the end, she would mix up our names, call me by my brother's name and vice versa. My Granddaddy took care of her until he died, and then she went to a nursing home. It broke our hearts to have to put her there, but we knew there was no way any of us could give her the full time care that she needed.

{{{hugs}}} C. Ann. You sure have a lot on your plate right now. I will pray for your mother.