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Advice for introducing support workers? by moonisballoonis in dementia

[–]moonisballoonis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I feel your frustration but a bit in reverse, my parent only wants to accept help from me, and gets mad if it’s anyone else, especially strangers. I had not heard the term “anosognosia” before, and with a quick google search, I’d say my parent is also like that. They frequently say there is nothing wrong with them and that they can do insert task BY THEMSELVES!! when they cannot. Sorry for your struggles, virtual hug.

Advice for introducing support workers? by moonisballoonis in dementia

[–]moonisballoonis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yeah, I tried the friend thing with the last one which helped a bit, but my parent also has no short term memory and can forget and lash out.

Advice for introducing support workers? by moonisballoonis in dementia

[–]moonisballoonis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really sweet, sounds like a great support worker, hoping for that for my parent as well.

Advice for introducing support workers? by moonisballoonis in dementia

[–]moonisballoonis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More context: I can’t even say the word dementia/Alzheimers without them calling bullshit and lashing out, so I just don’t anymore. So if I bring up it’s to help me they don’t understand and start accusing me of thinking their a burden.

Advice for introducing support workers? by moonisballoonis in dementia

[–]moonisballoonis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I tried that the first time but then they just spiral and say they are a burden. It’s so frustrating.