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Marianne
10/18/09
Category: Alzheimer's

I believe my mom has dementia. What do I do?

My oldest sister who is a RN is in denial, other siblings live very far away.  I'm the only one to help.  She asks the same questions over and over in the same sitting.  After about the 8th time I just tell her she's already asked that question but then she gets upset with me. …

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