My mother was diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimer a year a go. Unfortunately as we live in different countries it was not noticed any soon.

When my mother moved abroad, two builders took her money to complete the house which left her in despair. She did not inform me what was going on and always remained upbeat.

I was then made aware that my mother was acting of character, the local stall holder was coming round who was 23 my mother is 81.

She has been lying, say derogatory things about me, she has been abusive.

But when she is around certain people she chooses her words, and behaves differently.

I don’t know what to do? Even though she has been diagnosed she portrays the image of someone that is well and

Read more from: http://www.agingcare.com/Questions/Help-149488.htm

My elderly mother is becoming mean, hateful and unreasonable. How can I deal with this?
Comment 3 mins ago by countrygirl11

Read more from: http://www.agingcare.com/Questions/Can-the-X-wife-of-a-Veteran-receive-help-with-long-term-care-149482.htm

How very difficult for you! You seem to be torn between caring for a loved one with difficult behaviors, and trying to maintain good relationships with other family members who are not supportive of your efforts.

Your father is not going to get better. Chances are that he is going to get worse. He cannot “learn” to remember what day it is or when he has eaten. His self-righteousness is beyond his control. What you MIGHT be able to do to improve his symptoms is to make sure he is being

Read more from: http://www.agingcare.com/Questions/I-am-new-to-this-site-How-can-I-cope-along-with-my-husband-kids-and-father-149479.htm