my mom in law has probably stage 3-4. She gets really upset if she can't find something and she'll say"I don't know what's wrong with me, I can't remember anything!".Also her husband that doesn't have dementia but has physical problems has aids that come in.(they help her with things too) she really gets upset when they're there when we come over. I don't think she does that to them when it's only them.She says things like "I don't know why they're here, they don't do anything (they do ),I don't like them in the house." What do we say to her when she does these things to calm her down. We try reasoning but we know that doesn't work.We'll say,"but you know dad needs the help, he can't shower by himself etc.."
My mother is on stage 5-6. At least once a week, my mother comes out all dressed including shoes and purse ready to go to an event…birthday party, Thanksgiving dinner, doctor, etc. even though there is no event, nor has any been mentioned.
My issue is being asked for money in tears and begging. He does not remember or pretends to not remember he owes me money he promised to pay back. Then he took money from his son’s business account. He doesn’t seem to have any conscience or memory that I gave him money and he ignores when you ask about these things. He does many behaviors of repeating the same stories over and over. Repeats same things every day, stories over and over. Asks over and over about things already discussed. I know he has diminished capacity but this manipulative and sneaking around behavior and ignoring when asked about the first issues I mentioned, is just frustrating me if he really is so sneaky and conniving or is it the disease?
My mum has agitation, sleep disturbance that started recently but very few delusional beliefs. Her appetite is good usually but sometimes will not eat 3 meals a day but is happy with just 2 of them. So far,and she is in the later stages of alzheimer's, she is great in public. We go out 3-4 times a week and her character hasn't been affected so far.
@@dementiacarehub thank you! I didn't think I had the strength to do it but it seems I was wrong. Its amazing where your strength comes from once you are put in a difficult position. I just got on with the job lol! Going onto 4 years now and so happy she is still at home receiving great care and lots of love and hugs from all the family. Knowledge is power! The more you find out how to care for someone with Alzheimers the more prepared you are. Thanks for everything you and all the others do for caregivers around the world. From downunder:) !!
It IS amazing how you find strength when you have to. Knowledge is power and we have to arm ourselves with everything we can get our hands on:) I love your positive outlook - your passion for caring for your mum shines through! Cheers
thank you for these short videos, they have been most helpful in learning about my wife's early stages in dementia.
Thank you for taking the time to comment and for all you do as a caregiver. Let me know if you have questions I can answer in future videos.
my mom in law has probably stage 3-4. She gets really upset if she can't find something and she'll say"I don't know what's wrong with me, I can't remember anything!".Also her husband that doesn't have dementia but has physical problems has aids that come in.(they help her with things too) she really gets upset when they're there when we come over. I don't think she does that to them when it's only them.She says things like "I don't know why they're here, they don't do anything (they do ),I don't like them in the house." What do we say to her when she does these things to calm her down. We try reasoning but we know that doesn't work.We'll say,"but you know dad needs the help, he can't shower by himself etc.."
My mother is on stage 5-6. At least once a week, my mother comes out all dressed including shoes and purse ready to go to an event…birthday party, Thanksgiving dinner, doctor, etc. even though there is no event, nor has any been mentioned.
My issue is being asked for money in tears and begging. He does not remember or pretends to not remember he owes me money he promised to pay back. Then he took money from his son’s business account. He doesn’t seem to have any conscience or memory that I gave him money and he ignores when you ask about these things. He does many behaviors of repeating the same stories over and over. Repeats same things every day, stories over and over. Asks over and over about things already discussed. I know he has diminished capacity but this manipulative and sneaking around behavior and ignoring when asked about the first issues I mentioned, is just frustrating me if he really is so sneaky and conniving or is it the disease?
My mum has agitation, sleep disturbance that started recently but very few delusional beliefs. Her appetite is good usually but sometimes will not eat 3 meals a day but is happy with just 2 of them. So far,and she is in the later stages of alzheimer's, she is great in public. We go out 3-4 times a week and her character hasn't been affected so far.
Thanks so much for sharing about your caregiving journey. All the best to you and your mom!
@@dementiacarehub thank you! I didn't think I had the strength to do it but it seems I was wrong. Its amazing where your strength comes from once you are put in a difficult position. I just got on with the job lol! Going onto 4 years now and so happy she is still at home receiving great care and lots of love and hugs from all the family. Knowledge is power! The more you find out how to care for someone with Alzheimers the more prepared you are. Thanks for everything you and all the others do for caregivers around the world. From downunder:) !!
It IS amazing how you find strength when you have to. Knowledge is power and we have to arm ourselves with everything we can get our hands on:) I love your positive outlook - your passion for caring for your mum shines through! Cheers