Could really do with an outside opinion. My mum is 83, diagnosed with dementia, has a few medical issues, copd, general aches and pains. She lives alone and manages OK, she showers, cleans, does all her own washing. Struggles cooking as she can't remember what to do. I visit daily and when she's had short hospital stays, twice daily etc. She presents well to doctors, visiting family, will play with great grandchildren. But, when I visit she constantly cries, says she will kill herself, she's no good for anything. I really feel for her and nothing cheers her up, but it does make me feel awful and as if it's me that's the problem. She constantly says she's on her own and not got a partner, she divorced my dad 40 years ago. For years I've tried to get her to socialise and do activities but she wouldn't abd now she has no friends because of it. She won't pay for a carer/companion, so what do I do. I have a few issues at home(with DD) and just feel like why do I bother as all I do is make everyone unhappy. Doctors k ow her well but won't prescribe anti depressents due to other medication. Also tried local befriending charity but they are not doing home visits only telephone calls and she's not good on the phone.