Mildred, the weekend caregiver, called yesterday to tell me my Dad is confused because he insists I am there and keeps repeating the same questions and raising the same concerns.
She noticed his condition is getting worse; her direct words were “your Dad is becoming more senile”.
I have no doubt that his intense dreams/nightmares clog his perception of reality as they merge with his “awake time” thoughts. Also, his refusal to get out of bed, watch TV, or listen to the radio blocks him from the sunlight of life. He sits in dark isolation and sleeps most of the day. He awakens restless, irritable, and discontent.
It is very sad.
I thanked Mildred for her patience.
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