DH diagnosed in Moderate Stage

justbreathe2

Our first appointment with Geriatric doctor today was good and i was happy with time she spent with my DH. She did some testing and after 3 years with MCI, was not surprised that he was diagnosed in Moderate stage. It is the longest stage, but can move faster with illness or life events. Since he is not displaying any hallucinations or wandering he will not be starting any psychotic meds. Have many of you been in Moderate Stage for long and taking any psychotic meds?

__Dolly__

Hi,

We haven’t been tested yet with MCI but my DH has mild vascular dementia. I wonder when are we going to be required to take the test. His word salad has reduced since last year and neurological tests said his status is alert and oriented 3x to time, place and person.

jsps139_

We are in Year 11 since diagnosis of Alz. My husband got lost for over an hour while walking in our neighborhood 6 yrs ago. That was the beginning of moderate stage, I believe. Now, he can no longer shave or take care of his dentures, and he needs help getting dressed after his shower. He forgets who I am and where we live. His language skills have really deteriorated this last year. But, he still says “hi” to neighbors and makes a joke here and there. He still eats by himself. He gets the mail everyday (located in the lobby of our apartment building).
If you’re thinking about Mild, Moderate, Severe Stages …. Moderate can be very very long.
My husband was in very good physical shape when he was diagnosed and continued to exercise and eat healthy after his diagnosis. He is still very healthy physically. His labs are all perfect, perfect BP, etc. I think that contributes to a very long Moderate stage, but who knows??

My DH had lots of hallucinations, delusions, and angry outbursts. He has been on Seroquel 50mg in the am and pm. Hallucinations stopped, delusions continue but with very little agitation, angry outbursts are only once in awhile now. Caring for him is tolerable since he was put on meds.