Elderly Mother Vehemently Denies Memory Loss: Refuses Referral For Memory Test

Originally asked by HealthCentral Community Member EastCoastAir I  am the eldest of four children. I am our nearly 85-year-old mother’s healthcare surrogate and have for decades, paid all her living expenses. In the last few years, her memory has steadily declined. Her personality has changed and she has been physically assaultive and verbally abusive to people in public as well as to all of us. She is intelligent and able to “present well” in front of her physician when she sees him for ten minutes. However, at her senior center, she has had to be subdued by the police, taken in an ambulance for “heart” problems that are due to hysterical screaming and behavior. Read the remainder of this dramatic question and my answer on HealthCentral: Support a caregiver or jump start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol I'm honored to be among over 50 presenters in this summit who want to help make your caregiving journey easier. Click the image to learn more:   Related articles Seniors fight post-hurricane heat with Popsicles, compresses Fla. moves seniors to cool safety Meals on Wheels to kick off campaign to raise money for expansion                Related StoriesWhen to Go Public with an Alzheimer's Diagnosis Is a Hard CallOutside Activities Essential to Caregiver Mental HealthCaring for Aging Parents Who Didn't Care...
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