This is probably a silly question... I've tried to talk to her about putting them in her box or don't take out unless she has her box with her. My dad can't afford this but wants to make my mom happy. Question is...any ideas what to do different? I read this over and have to laugh, but this is frustrating. Thanks much
I’ve jokingly said she should wear them around her neck on a necklace and I’m now seriously thinking that’s an excellent idea. If there is a way to create a necklace out of the denture box, please let me know ASAP!!
It seems that Dad needs to be the keeper of the Denture container and be with her during meals so that if he sees her take the dentures out he's right there with their case.
Second, Mom has dementia. Asking her or “training” her to use anything is not going to happen and will only aggravate everyone else. Sorry, it’s just the reality of the situation. If you can get someone to do a specific task it will only be a short lived situation.
My husband has a similar situation, but with his
glasses. He’s now advanced enough and in a memory care facility, so I don’t even bother where his glasses may be. However, when he was still at home, I was constantly searching for his glasses. They are a grey horn rim that looked great on him but blended into EVERYTHING!
The real issue is why is she removing her dentures? Are they loose or ill fitting? Is there some kind of irritation or a gum issue? If she’s not using them to eat (because she’s misplaced them again) does she really need them? I know you want her looking her best, but, if she’s not really concerned about them, is it worth the aggravation? At some point they’ll become more of a problem than they are worth. It’s about what’s best for her.
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