My aunt is losing her memory and we are having trouble figuring it out. What should we be doing to help her?
Dear Lisi: My aunt is losing her memory and we are having trouble figuring it out. She and my uncle split up years ago, and he subsequently passed away, so she’s alone. They never had children so my sister and I are her family.
The next morning my sister got a call from my aunt’s dentist that my aunt hadn’t shown up for her appointment. My sister called, again our aunt apologized, and luckily, I was able to pick her up and drive her over.Forgetful but family As well, it’s time for you and your sister to divide up the responsibility. For example, since your sister is connected to her dentist, let her be the one to oversee her dental care. Someone else take on medical; another person her bills; etc.
Fortunately, it’s not about the money. She is an only child and her parents had a decent sized estate. But I’m concerned with her attachment to the immediate present. I feel that going back to work would help her focus on herself, her own physical and mental health, our marriage, our children and our dog.
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