re: A family member with dementia and telling them they can't drive

I lived next door to my parents. 50 acres, not like a subdivision. Dad came over to me and asked who the woman was that was living in his house and how did she get to be in charge. I told him that was my Mom, his wife, and when he got to where he couldn't balance the check book, she took over. He said Ok. I knew not to ask her! Mom can be a little bossy. He said if he got confused again he would come find me. He didn't know who I was, he just knew I was friendly. Heart breaking but we were lucky. He stayed sweet and was able to die in his own bed at 88. He used to say he was ready to jump in the creek, but he didn't want to get in trouble with God.