New member deciding whether to test
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That tidbit "the path of least regret" is very wise.
Re: New member deciding whether to test
Carrying on a conversation seems hard for AD folks. Currently, my SIL can talk for a few minutes, but then gets up and leaves the room if the conversation goes on too long. It's tiring, confusing and frustrating for her to follow the thread.jt2005 wrote:Sometimes she seems happy to hear from me and other times just simple conversation seems to stress her out so we only talk for a couple minutes and I feel worse for having called because I've agitated her. My best friend told me to find the path of least regret with my mom and I'm still struggling to find out what that is for me.
Perhaps you can write letters to your mom. She is of an age where letters in the mail were a normal part of life, and a short note with a photo or two might be enjoyable, and even if she doesn't remember you, she might appreciate hearing about someone else's life. And your dad can read them to her at a time when she's doing "better".
Hugs, from someone who has been there with my dad.
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Susan, that's a wonderful suggestion, thank you! Something I hadn't really thought of but used to do when I was in college, before email and digital photos. May also serve as a kind of journal for both our experiences.SusanJ wrote: Carrying on a conversation seems hard for AD folks. Currently, my SIL can talk for a few minutes, but then gets up and leaves the room if the conversation goes on too long. It's tiring, confusing and frustrating for her to follow the thread.
Perhaps you can write letters to your mom. She is of an age where letters in the mail were a normal part of life, and a short note with a photo or two might be enjoyable, and even if she doesn't remember you, she might appreciate hearing about someone else's life. And your dad can read them to her at a time when she's doing "better".
Hugs, from someone who has been there with my dad.