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[quote=Anonymous]I'm sorry that your family is going through this. I would suggest a few things.

1) Depression is a stroke side effect resulting from brain injury. As well as she's coping with loss of ability and independence. It's to be expected. See if the doctor can add an antidepressant and you can tell her "it's for brain injury" or something.

2) She may be having alcohol withdrawal. It's possible she was drinking more than you know.  Is she also off her usual caffeine intake? That can make people real crabby. If you think alcohol withdrawal is possible, seek some professional advice to help her through it.

3) See if you can find an aide who will pass as a "cleaning lady". Then at least she'll have a clean house. If you can get someone 4 hours a day 2 days a week (the days the therapist isn't there, ideally), that person can clean, do laundry, change sheets, take out trash, and generally lighten the caregiving load for the rest of you. Tell her "Mom, this is what we need to free up time so that we can focus on you, not on chores."

4) You can't expect someone to cope well with a life-altering brain injury. You don't have to solve all the problems right now-- hiding the car keys is enough for the present. She may improve a bit with time and conscientious rehab, so maybe postpone decision-making for a little while.[/quote]

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