Faith said:I learned something very upsetting when I visited the elder law attorney yesterday.  That is:  Changes can irreparably harm cognitive functioning. Over the past six months, as my mother and I have adapted to her progressive memory difficulties, we have had a series of home health aides in to assist with memory care.   Some have been caring and warm, but irresponsible with respect to her health needs- failing to recognize, for example, that reminding her to take her medicine "later" is not sufficient- later she will not remember.  Others have been responsible with respect to her health needs, preparing nutritious meals …

I read the whole post about changes harming memory.  THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!  

It has made me change my approach to caring for Mom as her disease gets worse. 

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