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Re: Wants to constantly use the bathroom.
here are some tips: Dementia can cause obsessive-compulsive behaviors like repeated toilet use, often stemming from anxiety, memory loss, or difficulty with sequential tasks, leading to confusion or …4 -
Re: Wants to constantly use the bathroom.
Hi, I agree with all above about ruling out any medical reasons for the behavior. However, I will chime in with my DW it has been a steady 14 months of needing to go pee constantly whether she needs …6 -
Re: Wants to constantly use the bathroom.
Welcome. I agree with the others that you should have him tested for a uti. If he has no uti could you distract him each time he wants to go. I imagine you have probably tried that. It might also be …4 -
Re: Wants to constantly use the bathroom.
Urgency and not being able to go are signs of possible urinary tract infection (UTI). I agree with @jfkoc - get him tested. Glad you found us. Let us know how he (and you) are doing.2 -
Re: How to answer if your DH says he is dying.
@Palmetto Peg : He is slowly dying. I think it is wrong to tell someone they are not dying when they, in fact, are dying. I think your approach of telling him that you will be with him no matter what…6 -
Re: Showtiming Is Fascinating
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/260051#Comment_260051 I’ve experienced similar issues with doctors asking closed ended questions that only require yes/no answers, my husband will say what…6 -
Re: Clinginess
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259880#Comment_259880 what I learned on this forum is that 1) never argue with someone with dementia. Their short term memory is gone. And 2) You can’t rea…3 -
Re: Not Sure Where to Turn
So by now you are aware that you are not alone. This is not an easy journey and unfortunately each journey is individual. You are going to have to find your own route to some extent. I suggest that y…2 -
Re: How to answer if your DH says he is dying.
Thank you, HB! I like the idea of asking the Chaplain to talk to him. My DH is very close to our Chaplain, and I think that might be who could help DH be more settled. I'm going to talk to Chapl…7 -
Re: Wants to constantly use the bathroom.
Perhasps it is not a time thing but a silent UTI which would need to be ruled out asap since they can become very serious. Get tested at an Urgent Cqre and be certain they do a culture.4
Commonly Used Abbreviations
DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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