Is mother-in-laws anger an early sign of dementia?
Dear Annie: I have been happily married for many years and have always had a great relationship with my widowed mother-in-law.Recently, my mother-in-law has had a few outbursts about seemingly minor things, almost like Jekyll & Hyde, very scary. Most of these outbursts have been directed at me. Mom’s income is dwindling to the point where she is barely making ends meet, and her son recently left a well-paid job to start his own business, yet he has major expenses. I think these financial changes are weighing heavily on Mom and she is taking it out on me. But a friend also warned us to watch for early signs of dementia, which can include a personality change. He suggested we press my mother-in-law to see a doctor, but I am afraid she will be insulted and may further distance herself.Do you think my mother-in-law is just suffering from normal anxiety about aging and finances, or is it something more serious?— Concerned Son-in-LawDear Concerned: Stress can cause these problems, as can dem
