Hi Marilu-Mi, bless you for taking care of your mom. I did the same and never will regret it. BUT, being a caregiver can stress so if you can get someone to 'spell' you to have some Marilu time, do it. Rejuvenate!
My dad had dementia and I called him my docile child. Mom's dementia was totally 180. I couldn't name her anything but my mommie. I miss them so much.
Blessings,
Ruth