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[quote=Anonymous]You are a good daughter to be concerned about your mom's safety, well-being, and her emotional connection to you. I'm not sure being on call during working hours accomplishes keeping her safe. If she needs that level of support, the current situation is not working, you being on call for her 24/7 is not a solution, and you need to find another one to keep her safe (if you think that's really a concern). With her dementia, unfortunately, she is no longer able to make decisions about when to call, because she simply can't remember that she just called. I always think about what my own mother said when she was less demented, or what good etiquette and kindness demands of us - do not pick up if you can't talk right now. You can always talk after work, or if she needs groceries, during your lunch hour - one time. Address the safety, know in your own heart you are communicating with her when you can, and then do not pick up.[/quote]
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