Dementia needs

nanasharon · January 31

My DH was diagnosed 9 yrs ago with early onset dementia and just recently with Parkinson. I've made the following purchases which have made both our lives better. A small,lightweight wheelchair from Amazon, adult bibs, washable mattress pads, a bedrail, satin sheets and silk pajamas to help him slide in and out of bed. I hope this list helps someone else.

Biggles · January 31

Thank you that's a great list especially the silk pyjamas and satin sheets. Apart from them being very slippery and practical I'm sure my DH would love the feel of them on his skin.

jgreen · January 31

Hi, @nanasharon

Welcome! Glad you found this group. And thank you for sharing.

One item I purchased last year was a ‘dementia clock’ that I have in the bedroom next to the bed. I too found it on Amazon. DH still looks at it during the day and I feel it helps him remember at least the day of the week and if it is morning, afternoon, evening, night, or before dawn.

Take care.

nanasharon · January 31

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The fact that they are slippery is what is good about them because it's easier to slide him up to his pillow and helps position him in bed which he can no longer do on his own.

diannes · March 29

My husband who has dementia - alzheimer's had a steep steep and fast decline on Friday….had to take him to the ER. I was hoping they would keep him and do a phyc eval but after the labs for UTI came back negative they determined this is just a decline and there is not anything a phyc eval would do….he's already on a med for anxiety. His Neurologist is supposed to prescribe a new med for anxiety but they did not submit to the pharmacy. He is now staying in bed, he is not wanting his pain meds, I dont know if I should still have him take them if he's not saying he's in pain. This decline happened so quickly. I think when we sold the boat we had that was not lake ready, I think that sparked this decline..he's convinced the people who bought it will hurt themselves and this will get us in alot of trouble….we were honest to those people and they saw for themselves the condition of the boat…I TOLD them several times this boat is not lake ready and needs some work….they still wanted it….They said they would fix it. I was ok with it…so was the husband….but now hes so full of anxiety do to this……He's scared and I keep trying to reassure him but he will not hear it……I can't leave him alone now….so I am praying my job will allow me to work from home…..

jgreen · March 29

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Hi, @diannes

I recommend you re-post as a new discussion so others can reply to you. You are responding to a post about items that help make caregiving a little better.

I hope the new anxiety med helps you and your DH. It does sound like the boat sale triggered something.

Biggles · March 30

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Hi Dianne even though you have hooked into a different question you sound as though you need some help. As pre-boat owners ourselves my suggestion would be to fabricate a response to your DH to relieve his stress. Tell him something like you have contacted the buyers again and they are fully aware of what needs to be done that they are in the process of (name the problems) fixing the steering, plugging the holes in the hull, rewaterproofing the windows or whatever. Have fun with these stories and relieve his and your pressure. Good luck.

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