How far away do your parents live, Charlie? My main concern is that they should not be driving.
They need a big calendar with all plans written on it. A dry erase board would be perfect. Only one communicator should call them, directing them to write it on the board.
The good thing about Dementia is that they will forget what occurred, the bad thing is you will not. Don't argue, they are adults and they know better in their own minds. They think: you are their child and how dare you argue with them, defy them, even lie to them. People with Dementia have their own world they live in, you cannot pull them out. It is best for all if you enter their world for time you are spending with them.
It is your parent's perception that is at fault, they probably know that something is wrong and it scares them. They take that fear out on you, someone they love and trust.
Go to Alz.org for answers, I think they also have a support forum. There is plenty of venting going on there and they are very supportive.
I hope some of this helps, Charlie, feel free to PM me and we can brainstorm solutions to things that come up.
They need a big calendar with all plans written on it. A dry erase board would be perfect. Only one communicator should call them, directing them to write it on the board.
The good thing about Dementia is that they will forget what occurred, the bad thing is you will not. Don't argue, they are adults and they know better in their own minds. They think: you are their child and how dare you argue with them, defy them, even lie to them. People with Dementia have their own world they live in, you cannot pull them out. It is best for all if you enter their world for time you are spending with them.
It is your parent's perception that is at fault, they probably know that something is wrong and it scares them. They take that fear out on you, someone they love and trust.
Go to Alz.org for answers, I think they also have a support forum. There is plenty of venting going on there and they are very supportive.
I hope some of this helps, Charlie, feel free to PM me and we can brainstorm solutions to things that come up.