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[quote=Anonymous]I think you need to separate out what your mom actually needs, vs. her wants. And then cut back on the wants. She doesn't get your time and attention 24/7. And what's a medical or physical necessity vs. what's a cultural thing that feels like a requirement but is not a matter of life or death. With my dad, this was hard. Cultural norms in my culture for the father of a family is total deference, total respect, he's in charge. But in reality, he had dementia and he needed someone to tell him what to do. To insist he take his meds, and to forbid him from leaving the house alone. This was necessary for his safety and that's the bottom line for me. It's hard when you have to go against culture, but sometimes it's what you have to do. [/quote]
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