Aphasia?

KathyF1

I am curious to know if anyone is experiencing what I am with my DH. Clearly he has Alzheimer’s, all the symptoms, probably stage 6. Occasional incontinence, even bowel, no memory, small shuffling steps, layers clothes, doesn’t want to shower, agitation, shadows me, beginning to struggle with using utensils at dinner, all the typical symptoms. But for a year now his speech has been completely jumbled. Occasionally he will state a sentence that is normal but for the most part all his words are not words. Just made up words. I can not tell what he is trying to say, almost all the time. I don’t believe he comprehends what I am saying either. I believe this is rare-?

Chief27

I’m dealing with the similar situation. DH fecal and urinary incontinent and refuses to be cleaned.
Fights when you attempt to clean him. I have to cut the clothing off of him. He does not talk except when he is fighting to keep soiled clothing on. Comprehension is gone. His agitation has increased and he gets physical with grabbing and shoving.

Kat63

The aphasia and using made up words is not unusual. My DH does the same thing. He cannot come up with the correct words for any nouns or actions. There are some days when I cannot understand any words he says and other days where I can catch a word or two as he is trying to tell me something. Mostly I listen to his tone and know the things that he is fixated on day in and day out, and usually what he is taking about pertains to those things, which allows me to respond in a way that he accepts. And yes his comprehension of what is being said to him is very limited. I often repeat and repeat when I need him to take his pills or get him to eat. It helps to say it with a smile and a word of endearment. My DH is also stage 6. I’m lucky as for the most part he is not difficult and allows help with dressing, bathing etc.