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clemy

Hello,
I am a new member and I am happy that such a discussion group exists. My dad was actually diagnosed in 2019 with Alzheimer/Dimentia, but his symptoms go way back. He is getting worse and his agression spurs are now happening more often. He is 76 years old. My mom is the main caregiver. My sister and I try to help. We do not live close to them and it is hard . Not sure what to think or do. I am hoping that this group can help in any way possible. Thanks!

M1

Welcome to the forum. Maybe you can refer your mother here as well. She should definitely talk to his doctors about the aggression, there are medications that can help. She should also protect herself and not hesitate to call 911 if she feels threatened. Sometimes it takes hospitalization to get aggression stabilized, and a geriatric psychiatry ward would be the place to do it. Maybe you could help her figure out which hospitals close to them have geriatric psychiatry units.

If you look at Groups under Quick Links to the right, there is one for new members with a lot of frequently cited sources of information.

Lynn24

Welcome to our support community. The first step is to seek help via his primary care physician who can refer you to a visiting nurse service that can order a social worker of which all is paid by Medicare. The social worker will be able to give you information about all resources that are available for your dad.

My mother was provided at home care through an at home primary care provider, and now is provided same care under Hospice comfort care services due to aggressive behavior.

Medication is helping to diminish the aggressive behavior.

Again welcome and hope this information helps.