Alzheimeres,whats the next step with my mother?!

Alzheimeres,whats the next step with my mother?

moms got alzheimers,i have moved out of town and dont get home as often as i want to.went home this weekend and she did not talk much and when she did she could not remember some names she needed help with standing up.walking slow and is off ballance.when we were leaving my wife went to say buy and found her talking to herself.what stages is she in and whats next.i am the youngest brothers and sisters are not telling me much,she also has heart problems i feel she will not be with us much longer.i am having a hard time with this and thinking about moving back home but i have my own family to take care of.answers from peaple who have been through this already will help.MDanswers are wellcome also.

I can't really comfort you too much or tell you medical stages but I would like you to know that you are definitely not alone. My grandmother is having all of the same problems except she does not have heart problems. I don't believe my grandmother will be with us much longer simply because she is giving up on life. It is tough but since my grandma lost my grandpa she has been slowly letting go of reality and not caring what happens to her. She is scared all the time. She never remembers who I am and my 8 month old son confuses her because she was this way before he was born. She actually thought my dad was the baby's father the last time I saw her. My dad is her son! It is heart breaking but at least you know you are not the only one going through this. Visit her as much as you can. Just stay calm with her and let her know you love her as often as possible. You are right that you need to take care of your family too. Don't uproot them to see your mother more often. I'm sure she would never have wanted you to do that. She is your mother and wants you to b happy even if she can't tell you that now. Just do your best to see her when you can and don't feel bad if you get too busy and miss a meeting. You have a life to live and yet again she would not want you to stop living your life for her. The last thing she would ever want is to be a burden anymore than she already has to be. Try to get your siblings to talk more abut it and even though it's hard you may want to make sure everything is in order for when she passes. You wouldn't want that burden dumped on you or your family all at once if and when she passes. I hope things get better for you. Enjoy your time with her while you can. And though it is sad everyone passes and it may just be her time. Just think of all the wonderful things she has done in her life and try to make sure she is as ready as possible. Make her feel as loved and wanted as possible that is all you can do. You may want to talk with her doctors to get more details of how she is rather than asking your family who seems to be trying to protect you but they are only hurting you... maybe you need to express this to them too. Good Luck and I'm sorry that this is happening to your mother. Best wishes to the whole family
Megan