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Blondi3433 · June 15

My name is Denise. I am posting this because I really need input for what I am experiencing. My husband is doing what I understand is vocal verbalizing. It has become increasingly loud and more frequent. We often go out with friends as he enjoys that. Unfortunately, it has become almost unbearable for my friends to deal with, along with myself. Today was an exceptionally hard day. He verbal vocalizingwas noticeably different than usual. Obvious I cannot ask him anything because of his AD. I guess right now I am at a loss as to how to handle this situation. I welcome your suggestions and I appreciate your time to read this. Sincerely, Denise.

Quilting brings calm · June 15

can you please be more specific and provide examples of what your spouse is doing? Because I have never heard the term vocal verbalizing before.

SDianeL · June 15

Vocal or verbalizing behaviors in dementia, often referred to as inappropriate vocalizations, can manifest as loud, repetitive, or nonsensical sounds, including screaming, moaning, and constant requests. These behaviors can be triggered by various factors like environmental stimuli, stress, or caregiver actions. While these vocalizations can be distressing for both the individual with dementia and their caregivers, they may serve as a form of self-soothing. It could be anxiety. Things usually trigger. It could be he gets anxious igoing out with friends. My husband would get anxious going into any restaurant. We had to stop going.

SDianeL · June 15

Identify triggers: Try to understand what situations or events precede the vocalizations to help manage them.
Address unmet needs: Ensure basic needs like food, water, and toileting are met.
Create a calm environment: Reduce noise, clutter, and distractions.
Provide reassurance and comfort: Offer gentle touch, calming music, or other soothing activities.
Distraction and redirection: Try to redirect the person's attention to a more calming activity.
Medication: In some cases, medication may be used to manage anxiety or agitation that contributes to vocalizations.
Non-pharmacological interventions: Techniques like music therapy, aromatherapy, or massage can be helpful. You may want to ask his doctor for anti anxiety meds if the above tips don’t work. Because of his anxiety, he can’t stop doing it and pointing it out to him only increases his anxiety. Hope this helps.

AlzWife2023 · 1:49AM

My DH gets uncharacteristically loud when we go out…not to the point where he attracts attention but it’s weird for me b/c it’s totally out of character. He was always a quiet person. He also raps his feet a lot and definitely makes a lot of demands…things he never used to do. It’s definitely unpleasant.

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