Sudden onset dementia-like symptoms in the elderly is quite commonly associated with an undiagnosed UTI. ?I’m glad your mother is back to herself now that she is being treated?
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On Dec 12, 2019, at 8:33 AM, mary_007usa via Groups.Io <sewgood5@...> wrote:
?Oh Jenny,? you're into the tough part right now.? When my parents entered into this phase of life, I often dismissed what I was seeing as a "one-off" but after awhile, the pattern of diminished level of function was apparent.? It was then that I forced myself out of the role of child and into parenting role.? It was so very hard and you have my complete sympathy.?
It's much more challenging than dealing with children and young adults because it's combined with a life time of our former role as child.?
The other thing that surprised me with my mother was that she could be seriously sick with a UTI without displaying any symptoms.? Once, it reached the level of a kidney infection and the only symptom was that she was a bit more disoriented than usual.? I felt terrible that I was so ignorant and didn't understand that this was not unusual in the elderly.
Three cheers to you Jenny for doing what needs to be done.? It's one of life's most difficult challenges.? You're trying to keep them healthy and safe while dealing with the realization that they are deep into the aging process.? Hang in there and try to find time to take care of yourself.??
Mary.
