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Dementia
Lately, my wife doesn't wash herself or use deodorant and she wears the same clothes for days. Her memory is getting worse, but she maintains a good appetite. I would ask her about her hygiene but she feels as though I'm treating as a child.
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Warning
My BF passed away last night unexpectedly. Her Dh has alz. Stage 6 .She took care of him by herself. Her kids have have no idea of what to do with their dad. They know nothing about his meds.,his sleep habits,how to get him changed or anything. She didnt keep them informed on anything. There is no poa or will or guardians…
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SSDI and anosognosia
My DH is 56 and has been diagnosed with EOAD. He knows he has “memory issues,” but he does not know how severe. He accepted a voluntary severance package from his employer last September and has told me nearly every day since that he’s going to apply for jobs. He did apply for one job, and to make a long story short: he…
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New to the group
I have just joined the group and Im not quite sure how it works. My husband (age 65) has early onset alzheimers. We have been struggling with issues for years, had numerous tests, no doctor has been willing to give an official diagnosis. He recently took the PTAU217 test and his numbers were completely off the chart. A…
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Senile Dementia
My wife has been diagnosed with senile dementia with behavioral issues along with schizophrenia, paranoia, and hallucinations, she was discharged from the hospital this week as the hospital says this is her new baseline and there is nothing else they can or will do. What do I do now
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DH won’t let me change him
My DH is in memory care and won’t let the aides or me change his wet Depends. He gets very agitated if I ask him and has punched me. He does the same with the aides. It doesn’t matter what time of day I try. It is always a battle. The Dr put him on depakote to try to help with these behaviors but it hasn’t made a…
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Caregiver
I want to be my dad’s caregiver and get paid for it. He only has Medicare. Any suggestions?
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Lonliness when caring for a spouse with ALZ/dementia
My DH is not quite in the middle stage of ALZ, and most days he is "normal", but he isn't really. His critical thinking has diminished in most everything except math. We used to have spirited discussions about matters of faith, politics and so on. Now, half the time he can't hold a discussion about a movie that we watching…
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I’m new
hi I’m new to this. I care for my dad who Alzheimer’s and I live with him. He’s 71
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Diagnosed. Total confusion. Down then up?
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Help! Dealing with Agitation, Alligators and threats of dying
My mom, 80 (living at home w/my 80yr stepdad) She has been on multiple painkillers, trazadone, Valium for years (I believe clearly over medicated)...who is been diagnosed by some drs with dementia/alzheimers ...and other not...clearly is suffering from dementia and delusions. Been in and out of MC for last 2yrs. But at…
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Dr. took mom off all meds
My mother was on Memantine, Donepezil and Quetiapine. The first 2 caused her explosive, continual diarrhea the last caused her extreme skin picking. This is the 2nd day and I have noticed that she is better so far. I read where Quetiapine should never be given to Alz patients, but at the day care center everyone of them…
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Dads journey
my dad is 89 got diagnosed in 2018 with Alzheimer’s my wife and I moved in with him so he could stay in his home he hasn’t gotten to a violent or non verbal stage yet but his incontinence has become more prevalent because of the Alzheimer’s no it’s 4or 5 accidents he’s a veteran was in the Air Force for 20 years working on…
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LGBTQ Eldery Father community
Hello my father was just recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s via MRI Amyloid scan. Its still early stages but as we know the eventual progression as he decided, which my sisters are aligned on, to not test the brain infusion treatments which only recently have been approved, we want to try as best we can to speak now about…
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I Had A Week Respite
Hey all. Most know I was able to take a week’s respite in early June. It’s been a bit over 5 years for me. I was burnt the heck out and had just decided to retire early this December. I needed it and for those able to somehow cobble something together, I am an even more staunch believer it getting whatever respite you can.…
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Hallucinating and cussing at everything
Hello my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia about 4 years ago we have noticed lately she is hallucinating a lot and wakes up cussing at anything and everything and constantly yelling and saying I hate you,I hope you die, I’m going to kill you , and throwing out racial slurs . But more recently she took a fall…
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The denial worsens
Hi, new to the group. My Dad was diagnosed 3 years ago. My Mom is showing early signs and we know we are in early stages. She is currently a caregiver. After a Doctor visit, it was determined she has memory loss but stage unknown. Bloodwork and MRI. She refuses to do anything. The MRI is scheduled for this Sunday. There is…
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Podcast on Caregiver Stress
I found the following podcast by Mel Robbins very helpful… https://youtu.be/892M1vCEuUg?si=GAoYuLuvynSx_RqY
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Laundry day
Ugh! DH mostly made it to the toilet but there is a lot of BM in his underwear, I rinsed that out in the toilet later. So I'm wondering ….do you wash the underwear in the washer by itself maybe with rags or something, or with other regular laundry?
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Parent getting meaner, no joy left
I am new to this forum and new to learning about Alzheimer's. My dad has had a steady memory decline but it finally was diagnosed as Alzheimer's. Recently I've noticed things have gotten way worse. Nearly every time we visit, the tension builds and he has an angry outburst directed at my boyfriend. This time he took a…
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Kinsula treatment
Is anyone in this group being treated with Kinsula? If yes what has been your experience. I would like to know more about it before making a decision to start treatment.
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Drowning
Hi everyone I am a carer for my partners mum. My own mum has had to go into a home and I feel desperately guilty I've now left my work and am looking after someone else and I couldn't mum. I am in a different space now but I'm drowning in guilt.
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Just need to talk to my friends (207)
Judith, I didn't get on the stepstool, stood on the floor and used a mirror. Hopefully, Beth will be able to post on 207 now.
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Is this considered wandering?
DH is in Stage 6 and I’m having an awful time with keeping him busy. One thing we’ve been doing is walking, even in the Florida heat (not ideal, but if he wants to, it occupies some time). However, he walks and walks as if it’s a one way trip - he wants to go a certain way and I have a terrible time getting him to walk…
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Newly Diagnosed and I have questions
Hello this is my first time posting and I have questions. Of course I didn't think of these while we were in the doctors office today and won't be back until Oct. Anyways, my mom was just diagnosed with Alzheimer's today and was told to take 2 different medications. They are memantine and donepezil. My first question is…
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His Birthday is Today
My husband just passed on June 19, and today is his birthday. While there is never a good time to go, this is just too close for me. I am struggling in every way. How does one get through these important dates? I know the first year will be the worst, but this is beyond awful. People are calling & texting, and I'm hiding…
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NHTD waiver for my Mom living with me Stage 6 Alzheimer’s
hi everyone, I’m pretty new on this forum especially posting a discussion so I’m not really sure if I’m doing this correctly. I live in upstate New York and I am my mom’s soul care provider. I moved my mother into my home eight months ago and I’m still trying to tap into NHTD waiver services in our area. Is there anyone…
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Not much support from family,
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Plan B
Hi guys! Again, I am so eternally grateful to have found this group. I have learned so much in a short space of time. One of the biggest lessons learned is that a pwd can live 15-20 years with this vile disease. Anyone who has interacted with me before, knows that in December, my DM was diagnosed with MCI/Early Dementia.…
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Ready to place hubby in memory care
after 4 years I’m ready to put hubby in memory care I have been in touch with the place for 3 years so familiar with director. talking to hubby about it but he doesn’t want to go. I’m facing what I never wanted to do and that is leave him there. Has anyone gone through this. My hubby is 82 and memory is terrible. Won’t…