Hey all,
As some of you know I have been taking care of my mom for a few years now and very recently she began talking to dead relatives. My dad, her mom, her brother, etc. Now these people have all crossed over so I know they are not ghosts and even though I am a 'sensitive' I don't feel them at all. I am just wondering if this is part of her dementia or if they are visiting her in preparation for her to pass away. I am not afraid or anything like that, just curious if anyone else has had any experience along those lines.
Thanks so much for being here, I know ya'll wont think I'm crazy! (Not much anyway)

My grandmother did the same thing before she passed. About a couple weeks before she would sit in bed talking to her husband (my grandfather) who had been gone for 25+ years. She also had dementia at the end so I am not sure if it is just part of the dementia or part of the normal passing process. Just wanted to reply and let you know you are not alone

From a medical standpoint it's very common for pt.s with end stage dementia to completely lose their short term memory all together and ONLY be able to recall their long term memories which are mainly inclusive of WAY past so seeing and speaking of people from 25 years ago is NOT at all unusual for dementia pts. On the OTHER side of that coin......I've seen pt.s dying at work who speak to relatives that have crossed over and do not have dementia at all..but from trauma. So perhaps a little of both explanations are correct. I love the thought of my ancestors waiting for me in love from the other side.

Hey dancing water,

I believe in my heart your mom is talking to family members that have passed and they are helping her to prepare if not to reassure both of you & your mom that things will be ok. I've read some where that in many ways when a loved one has Dementia they are really between worlds(physical world and spirit worlds). It makes sense when you think about it. On one had she is having visitors from the other side who have crossed over(which is probably another reason why you aren't able to feel them, cause they already have crossed and aren't connected to this world but have come back for your moms sake). On another hand you are aware of whats going on so in a way they aren't afraid to visit your mom when you are in the room. Remember many ppl over look this behavior thinking it just has to do with the illness. Have you asked your mom where the loved one is sitting when she has a unseen visitor? Ask questions, if you aren't already. you might find out some really cool things and evidence that your mom is in fact having family members that have come back to visit Hope my thoughts give you some help. Wishing all the best for you and your mom.

My feeling has been that it is a combination of the dementia and that my relatives are really visiting, so I really appreciate the replies. It does help to know that others have witnessed the same thing AND that I am not alone.

Dementia/Alzheimer's could possibly be the saddest disease to watch someone go through. What a relief that her relatives are there to comfort her.

My grandmother who had dementia started talking to her father two days before her death. She would cry because he would go away and then come back. She died in the night with none of us around her, it would be nice to think that she had her father caring for her as she died.

Tresses it is the saddest thing I have ever experienced after the death of my dad, it's like she dies a little more each day. One thing I know for sure is that my father loved my mom til the day he died and I am sure loves her still so I am not surprised at all that he would be visiting her. She is just so stubborn and afraid of death that she is clinging to the husk so I am hoping that if they ARE visiting her that their purpose is to help her not be afraid.

I recently underwent somewhat of a spiritual transformation myself and my father was there, it was amazing and I just wept like a baby. So I know he can come visit, I just dont sense him or my other relatives around which is why it made me wonder.

;o( I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom being sick. Maybe you don't sense your dad because he isn't there to communicate with you yet.....I'll keep u in my prayers and thoughts. <3

Thanks Kimber,
Prayers are always welcome! Maybe he isn't there to see me so you are probably right.