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I suspect that all is not "fine". In hindsight, my mothers cognitive decline was first noticed by us all as increased anxiety, emotional neediness and not being able to be alone. We thought about alot of other causes, but we never dreamed that she had had a silent stroke that had affected her ability to reason.
Please come back and let us know if this is the way she has always been, or if this is a recent change in her me tal status.
In the meantime, put a note on your door addressed to your mom telling her you are working and that you won't be available until XX o'clock. Let us know how it goes...
At first, I was able to leave my home but as mom's Parkinson's disease progressed it became extremely difficult for her and myself. She ended up voicing her concern of fear to me. In her defense, she had legitimate reasons to be fearful and I understand that. I am not heartless and you don't strike me as a heartless person either but devoting so much time and effort to a parent starts to wear us down, right? Honestly. I burned out and I am no longer mom's caregiver.
Please look out for yourself too. You matter. Your mom's care is important but you have equal importance. Don't make the mistakes that I did. I never viewed myself as equal. I paid a price for that. So did my husband and daughters.
You have no reason to feel guilty! You are doing nothing wrong. No one can blame you for needing space, especially when you are working!
Others already mentioned losing her "rock" in your father. Also, she may be missing caring for someone. Was she a wife/mom most of her adult life? If so, she maybe can't function any other way. She has to look after you somehow because, like many elders, still sees you as her baby. Her being around constantly is maybe her way of looking after you-- and she can't imagine you don't need it!
I'm assuming you're divorced/single. In her mind, she may see that as you being alone in the world, and thus feels a need to be with you as company. I know my folks worried when I was single, saying they didn't want me to be 'all alone' after they were gone. And I'm not even an only child!
I understand totally about crying when you talk to her about things, but is there a way to tell her you can't replace your dad? You're united in missing him terribly, and maybe wording it as "No one could ever replace dad, not even me"? Maybe that will give her a bit of clarity.
As for working, maybe a heads up first: "Mom, I'll be working from 9:00 to noon today. We can eat lunch together and then I have to work again from 1:00 to 4:00. I'm not mad at you, just pretend like I'm at the office."
Getting her seen by a geriatric specialist could be a good idea. Or perhaps a geriatric psychiatrist. She might be suffering from lifelong depression.
Are there any Independent Living facilities that are affordable for her? It sounds as though she would benefit from a living environment where there are more folks around
If she is in her 90's, I would rethink her driving. Have her take a written and driving test, or ride with her when she is driving and see for yourself if her driving and reaction skills are still ok and safe.
It sounds like you two need a break from eachother, and her volunteering or going to adult day care to volunteer or to participate, may be a start.
Perhaps, it is time for mom to put away her oven mits. Look into Meals on Wheels for her.
So, don't "talk" or correct her anymore. It only upsets her and makes her cry. Put your arms around her, tell her you love her, it's okay.
Honestly, you are going to miss those moments when she is gone. :(