Evelyn is right!  symptoms of alzheimers...  check this out:

What Are the Symptoms of AD?

AD begins slowly. At first, the only symptom may be mild forgetfulness.
In this stage, people may have trouble remembering recent events,
activities, or the names of familiar people or things. They may not be
able to solve simple math problems. Such difficulties may be a bother,
but usually they are not serious enough to cause alarm.

However, as the disease goes on, symptoms are more easily noticed and
become serious enough to cause people with AD or their family members
to seek medical help. For example, people in the middle stages of AD
may forget how to do simple tasks, like brushing their teeth or combing
their hair. They can no longer think clearly. They begin to have
problems speaking, under-standing, reading, or writing. Later on,
people with AD may become anxious or aggressive, or wander away from
home. Eventually, patients need total care.

Christine--

Her Dr should help you out with some type of med.  Call him on the QT if
possible or send a note in via the nurse.  

Sometimes we must  do things  though difficult at first, become easier
with time & learning.   Some call it "loving deceptions".

Give whatever answer will not raise hackles.  Sometimes no answer but a
comment about the weather or traffic will do the trick.

 Most times, their reality is not your reality.    

Be kind to yourself..  Take care

Florence

 

I want to thank everyone who comment on my initial post; I will incorporate
the suggestions the next time I go to town.

Christine