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I was in the same position taking care of my mom with dementia. Thank goodness I had an understanding wife and we both tried our best for years. But there comes a time when you just want to back to being the son.

To help with the transition, I found my mom always asking the same questions which led to her getting upset and wanting to go back home. And I always had to explain everything from 2017 forward. How she no longer worked, couldn't take care of the house and had to sell, she moved down south with us and we had a good run for many years. So I got the idea from First 50 Dates and created a memory board. Provided pictures that lined up with each milestone Year and gave a quick summary for each.

Now when I call or visit, she no longer asks me those questions and has settled in. Not perfect, but much better.