[Pollyanna]

I have a family member whom I thought was bi-polar, but is consistently declining mentally and quite irrational so I'm leaning towards the problem being dementia. Can anyone tell me how you deal with this from personal experience? This family member was my best friend and I'm losing her and I can't seem to deal with the pain. She is becoming more disconnected with society as she lives and breaths what's on the news, and the irritability is more constant. Help!

[Tammy S]

Hey,I am so sorry about your close family member! I know someone in my family who has dementia. Hers is later going to lead into Alls-timers, which is where she cant even remember me. It is a tough experience and hopefully medication or whatever she is doing will help. My best advice is to spend a lot of time with her, as it is probaly hard for her too. Also pray for her. The Lord does fabulous miracles. Love her, nourish her and make sure you spend as much time as you can with her. I hope this helps. God Bless!