Reply #62: It's called "sunsetting" my mom went through the same exact things...

[Javaman]

as it was explained to me by her doctor, people who experience "pre-alzheimer" symptoms will get "testy".

She knew she was in the early stages and it scared the living crap out of her, rightly so.

As a result, she rebelled against just about everything.

It's a very trying time. The best you can do, is to talk to her reasonably, tell her what's going on (she may or may not remember later), and regardless of her objections, still go through with what needs to be done.

She will object no matter what. Once you understand that, it becomes some what less stressful.

My mom is now in a assisted living home. She can no longer care for herself, nor knows who I am.

It's really tough. My thoughts are with you.

Peace.