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16. Bad or stressful news spikes cortisol levels which loads on cognitive impairment.

Thu Dec 18, 2025, 06:41 AM

Dec 18

I am just talking basic brain chemistry.

I am trying to help you and your mom Botony.
Not trying to make you defensive.

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How do I tell my mother with dementia that [View all] Botany Dec 17 OP

Very well said. ZDU Dec 17 #2

I try to be good. Botany Dec 17 #5

How do we explain it to the kids? Srkdqltr Dec 17 #3

Why does she need to know? WarGamer Dec 17 #4

She used to want to know things ... Botany Dec 17 #6

Just me... I wouldn't introduce stress. WarGamer Dec 17 #7

I agree. It is too stressful and serves no purpose. Irish_Dem Dec 17 #9

I would keep the conversation light and cheerful. Irish_Dem Dec 17 #12

I am not saying talk down to her. Irish_Dem Dec 17 #14

t-rump can't stand anything Mr.Bee Dec 17 #8

You answered your own question when you said she had dementia.s NotHardly Dec 17 #10