How can I tell if my mother has dementia?

The best way to know is by seeing a physician. There are several tests that need to be performed for a proper diagnosis. They do take time and require patience, but are well worth it in my opinion. This will also help you establish a primary care for your mother if you or she has not done so yet. I have worked in the medical field for several years and my grandpa had dementia. A very good telling sign is if she is becoming more forgetful than usual and her behavior has changed. Please seek professional help as soon as possible as caregiver burnout is really hard to deal with for ALL parties. It is also important to know all of your resources.

It is very difficult for anyone to get used to the fact that their loved one is developing dementia. Some people get desperate! Dad or Mom has dementia! What to do, how to help them? Despair is followed by anger, then powerlessness and apathy. You can not let the disease of a loved one cause problems with their own health. Caregivers often make mistakes in caregiving by performing seemingly natural actions. You need to study this topic well! Such a problem cannot be solved by one's own efforts! You need to talk to your doctors about it and use modern techniques! You can't give up!