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So sorry for your loss.
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in my case, when my dad died it seemed my mom started getting dementia. She has other issues as others here may know. But as time went on, it seemed she was not forgetful as I had once feared. In her Grief Share class they told her depression from losing a spouse can exacerbate dementia type symptoms.

I obviously dont know if that is the case here, and I think others have given you good advice to rule out other potential causes, but I do think these symptoms can be part of grief and mourning.
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I'm very sorry about your father.

My sweet mother in law was thrown completely out of loop when her husband died. She was 81, he was 89 . Besides bad knees he was in good health, still mowing 2 acres, driving and cooking, she didn't have to care for him at all. She knew he died, but couldn't remember where he died! She was confused on a lot of things. It was literally like parts of her memory were completely wiped away! It REALLY concerned my husband and I, but after a few months she was fine, albeit never remembering key parts of the last few weeks surrounding his death. She does suffer from anxiety issues now.
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Your mother might still be experiencing some of the shock of a spouse's death. For a few months after my own husband died, I doubted my sanity and ability to cope with the world, but I did eventually return to normal. (at least to my own normal). At least some of your mother's confusion may fade over time.
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