I feel for you, my mother had it. I agree with the others, contact the Alzheimer's Association. One of the best tips I learned in dealing with Alzheimer patients is distraction. When they are upset and scared about real or imagined things distract them. Saying things like, "what sounds good for dinner", or asking a question about something they use to be especially interested in. I would bring up old stories that I knew she was fond of telling. It so simple, it's hard to believe it works, but it does. Really, if you can remember to use this one tip your life will become 100% more manageable, and be sure to teach it to your father. Once of the hardest things for you will be the changing role, you are now the parent, and they are now the children. |