Dealing with Dementia

Tom talks about his mother's latest condition. He shares her condition and his fear that the end might be near. Of course it might be a phase, who knows with dementia.

Tom talks about his mother's latest condition. He shares her condition and his fear that the end might be near. Of course it might be a phase, who knows with dementia.

When Tom left his mother the other day, he wanted to know why she raised up her a hand--just a little, but she did raise it up. He will never know and he will never again have closure with his mother. Even though he knows she loved him and he loved her--he can't say it without thinking does she understand? She will never again understand.

When Tom left his mother the other day, he wanted to know why she raised up her a hand--just a little, but she did raise it up. He will never know and he will never again have closure with his mother. Even though he knows she loved him and he loved her--he can't say it without thinking does she understand? She will never again understand.

Tom delves into his interpretation of his mother's dementia. Will it prepare him for her passing away or is it a weight around his neck that only causes grieve. You'll have to listen to hear what he thinks.

Tom delves into his interpretation of his mother's dementia. Will it prepare him for her passing away or is it a weight around his neck that only causes grieve. You'll have to listen to hear what he thinks.

Tom delves into his interpretation of his mother's dementia. Will it prepare him for her passing away or is it a weight around his neck that only causes grieve. You'll have to listen to hear what he thinks.

Tom discusses the the paradox between being healthy physically and mentally. Could the two work together against dementia. He also feels guilt about where his mother is.

Tom discusses his feelings when his mother asks him to leave the nursing home. He's never heard that from his mother. How did it make him feel?

Tom admits to his own personality quirks that seem to stress him out about visiting his mom. He admits he must get over them and how they are insignificant, but sees it as a way his mother is teaching him.