Dementia Stage 5: 7 Things to Expect
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Two short videos of two people in stage 5 with symptoms that are very different.
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My mother in-law was one of the meanest people on earth, yet when she got dementia she was the sweetest little girl. A 100 percent change. The best part instead of having hard feelings against her I now have good thoughts.
It is weird how things go sometimes.
My mom has had it five years and always a very sweet, quiet, calm personality. Now she’s the total opposite
The same thing happened with my husband. He was a very intense, short-tempered, angry person his entire life, but since he has had dementia he is very calm, even-tempered and easy to get along with. Anyone who sees him now would not believe he is the same person. It is fortunate for me because it makes taking care of him that much easier.
@@lifeunderdeborahspalm-thed8114Do you
Do you have videos on how to help them, like diet plan, to help slow the process down ???
I’m so happy you can have some good memories.
My mother was very manipulative and kinda mean. The care home would call me because she got up and went over to a man and clobbered him in the head. She called the police because I hadn’t put up the Christmas tree. Hitting seemed to be her go to thing. When she died the feelings were very confused. Grief mixed with relief.
Communication with my elderly dad was so much better when one day it half-way clicked for me. Dad was not nor ever would be capable of living in my reality. It was frustrating, exhausting, and defeating for both of us when I would try to get him to see reason. There was pain in the realization that I had lost the dad who was so strong, virtuous and wise before dementia changed him. There was a certain peace, however, that came with acceptance and loving him for who he was in the moment. Here’s a short story about the day the click was completed. One day I went to visit my dad in his personal care home. He was seated as always by his window in his rocking chair, looking outside. Dad: Look at those birds out there in the yard eating that chicken! Me: I don’t see that, Dad. At this point my dad’s anger and frustration already erupt. Dad: What’s the matter with you? They’re right there. Me: Dad why are you so upset? What kind of birds do you see? Robins? Dad, angrier yet: Robins don’t eat chicken. They eat worms! Finally, I get it. Me: Oh yeah, there they are! I see them now plain as can be. That’s amazing, Dad! Dad calmed down then and I found a certain peace in giving up the struggle. He was living in his own reality and it was up to me to join him.
Thanks for sharing the story because IMO it is the BEST thing to do. I wish a doctor had told us they would lose their reasoning ability, it would have made things easier.
Thank you
Your experience with your mom is EXACTLY like mine! The personality changes, seasons, anger and experiences they you describe are identical to what I’m going through. I have never been so physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted in my life. I feel like the changes in the past six months have been extremely noticeable and a very fast decline
It is exhausting for sure.
@@lifeunderdeborahspalm-thed8114 it sure is, beyond burned out
I worked in a convalescent home. From what families told me some people were sweet people and then turned mean with dementia. Then some people that were mean and became sweet people. I showed respect for all people, they deserved that no matter what.
I've heard that. My mom was always the nicest person but once she got dementia it would go in streaks. Some days she was snapping at people but she was in chronic pain and had mid-late stage dementia. I'd probably get a little nasty too.
Im a caregiver and this is incredibly helpful. Thank you for sharing and being so informative. Im so sorry that you have to go thu this.
Glad it helps!
How did you get training? I'm thinking of getting certified incase I do have to be her caretaker
Mirrors and reflections can be upsetting, as they cannot see themselves and think it’s a stranger, so sad❤
That is a good point! We didn't have that issue but I can definitely see how it could be a problem.
My mother in law waves and laughs at her reflection in the mirror. We had to remove the vanity mirror in her bathroom because she would take so long to get ready because she was so distracted by the person in the mirror that it would take forever for her to get ready in the morning.
My dad used to talk about the old guy that looked after the bathroom.
Well my mother in law was the sweetest p person now is the worst the opposite, always bad humor don't what to do nothing her hiigiene when ever is bath time wrld wr
@@chrissyp3065My husband was like that but I dress him. He talks and laughs with the guy in the mirror. Since this is the highlight of his life, for now I let it go. When it causes a problem then I would have to cover it.
That's the saddest thing about moving a parent into care, the ending of so many chapters of their life lived in one place, and knowing the next chapters will never be that good. As kids it makes you feel very guilty, to take that from them, and to know that the transition will be difficult for them because of the dementia. Safety has to be the number one reason to place them though, and we have to feel confident in that choice.
I agree.
I remember that the number one reason for both of my grandparents being put into a care home was that both had dementia issues and expectations for my senior mother taking care of them all by herself and that's with her own heart condition and having been put on disability a few years earlier, herself. .
Going through this now. It breaks my heart to see mom so sad about moving, but it is for her safety and in anticipation of her needs increasing as much as they have in the last months.
Thankyou for your help ❤
😂 I can laugh about it now, but the not washing and changing clothes, was hard. They would go to bed fully dress, slippers and all. Now, I dont care about pjs,day wear, night wear, I could care less as long as they're dry, watered and fed.
Unless something is a matter of life and death, I let it be and don't argue about it. In the grand scheme of things most of it doesn't really matter and you don't have to be "right" every time and "win" every argument.
My father was always easygoing and mild mannered. When he got dementia in his 80's, he turned into a monster, extremely difficult to care for, he absolutely would go ballistic at the drop of a hat!!!
I have a friend who went through the same thing.
My mom was never all that fun to b around. Self centered and a story teller. Now with dementia it’s worse. She distorts history but she always did. She has all these memory and hygiene issues
And is still as stubborn and self centered as she always was. She says she wants to die in her home. She lives alone. If she lived with me she wd but mking me insane. She must Mk the rules and cook her own food and u can’t get her to do anything. I wd b a visitor in my own home if I let her stay with me. But she doesn’t want out of her own home anyway. She doesn’t want anyone to tk care of her
I inherited early onset ALZ. Found using CBD oil restored function in minutes & have been able to stay functional for about $40/month. Zero bad side effects. It ought to be the main source of new thinking on this illness. I have help now. First sign of my illness was visual distortions. I was part of global study at univ Wisconsin for 8 years. The worst part of the ilness is relatives who try to steal your home & money. My advice to anyone diagnosed with ALZ is tell NO ONE until you visit a lawyer who will protect your assets. Beware home health aides unless they are monitored by camera. It doesn't have to be so hard.
My dad has vascular dementia and it's such a devestating disease ❤️
Sorry to hear that and yes, it is.
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@@user-sm8sy6fe8b my mother has. She was always a horrible person, but now on another level
Oh Deborah, hearing real life stories are so helpful. My husband is starting to remember traumatic events from the past.
Yep, yep, yep! My Mom is doing everything!!!!! So this is stage 5. She and I live together. She has a great disposition. She is a pleasure to take care of. Thank you for this video!
I’m stage 4 now and whilst I know something is wrong I cannot fix or understand it.
I'm sorry to hear that. I know when my mom was in that stage she found it very frustrating and would tell me she couldn't think.
@@lifeunderdeborahspalm-thed8114 I get angry every day now simply through frustration. Some days are better than others but for the first time I actually know something is broken inside me now and I don’t have the tools to fix it anymore...
@@ferark :-(
@@ferark There are some medication that can delay and even improve your thinking capabilities. Find a doctor ASAP.
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Thank you for this video, I am going through the same thing right now… I see the pain in your eyes… It’s never easy
Thank you for this. My Mom is in stage 5 right now and it's still blowing my mind. I've had plenty of time to watch her in this journey already but it's just so weird to witness. I guess a part of me is still trying to accept it.
God bless you ❤ I so dread these years coming up. I don’t want to have my family have to deal with this. I would like to find a Dr Death. People would say Oh don’t talk like that but this is such a painful traumatic time. It’s destroys every memory of goodness and happiness we all have worked our lifetime to have and now this. God WHY ???🙏🏼
I think it's the worst disease ever.
You can't argue w a person w dementia. I just ask my mother in law which shirt/ pants they want to wear (give choices). Arguing just gets you upset.
True.
Just discovering your channel and I LOVE it and NEED it right now. Thank you so much!!!
Glad it helps!
I just want to thank you so much for your videos. It has helped me so much identify the stages my mom has gone through. It’s also helped me and knowing what to do in these various situations. It’s also helped alleviate a lot of my guilt. Thank you very much.
Hello, I came across your video as my father is going through the same thing as your Mom was. I wanted to thank you for sharing your story. It's very brave of you, all the best.
Thank you.
You and I have so much in common. My mom is also an immigrant. She can't partake in the nursing home memory activities because she doesn't have the same background as the others.
Aaaaaaw! The things we take for granted.
find someone from your country to be her companion
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My mother in law is totally in stage 5 maybe 6. Prayers are with you!
I appreciate you telling it like it is…it helps to know other people are going through this craZy journey. I have been on daily mom duty for over a year now as she is in stage 5 and my sense of humor has saved me countless times….other times I just walk away and count :) After 45 minutes of negotiations the other day my mother was finally ready to step into the shower. She asked me to redirect the spray and when I tried to move the nozzle, it broke off in my hand and water went everywhere…we settled for a sponge bath that day. The week before, she had put it off so many times I had her sign a contract and when I presented it to her, she cursed loudly but then consented to the shower. Whatever works :)
Glad that worked! I'm pretty sure my mom would have said that wasn't her handwriting.
Thank you so much for making this video and sharing your experience! It has been very helpful to me as I care for my mother-in-law who is currently in stage 5. Except for the personality change, my mother-in-law has shown all the other behaviors you mentioned your mother showing such as trouble distinguishing time and seasons, making little sense when she talks, basically no short term memory, and not recognizing where she is. I can’t imagine having to care for family members with dementia on both sides of the family. I’m sending you a big hug!
I'm so sorry. My sister died of Parkinson and lewy boy dementia. It's heartbreaking and so awful for them and you, watching your loved one soft away, not knowing you and you miss that person.they leave long before they die. I miss her so very much.
Sorry to hear of your loss, it's a long sad road to the end.
My grandma, my Aunt and my Mom, all had either dementia or Alzheimer’s. I don’t really know the difference. My mom’s also happened pretty fast and she would act just like your mom. I’d say from the time I had to step in and take care of her finances to the point to where she couldn’t be left alone was maybe 6 months. Then after I put her in an adult living facility, she lasted a year. Every weekend when I would go spend time with her, I would see a decline. She eventually became pretty unstable and fell a few times but luckily didn’t hurt herself too seriously. She really needed to use a wheelchair but her mind was so gone that we knew she wouldn’t even remember to use the wheelchair or even that she had a hard time walking. It was inevitable and she finally had a bad fall and broke 5 ribs. Sadly she never could recover and after a couple months or so, she passed away from complications. I planted her ashes under a small avocado tree I planted in my yard and have a nice plaque to remember her. She always loved avocados.
This adds a little clarity in what stage my husband is in. The not understanding ANYTHING he says is so frustrating. I try to guess if he is looking for a yes, no, maybe or we'll see answer. He's at home and I put out his clothes for him when I can get him to shower. Shaving is a chore but he's doing it and I touch up where he missed. When he dresses I struggle to get him to sit down when putting on underwear and pants. He stands and I'm afraid he is going to fall.
Your mother acted just like my grandmother did when i was younger. Only hers was violent. Everyone was trying to kill her, incredibly paranoid, then we were trying to kill her before she passed. Very traumatic, my mother went through hell. I know this is old but that clip made me remember mine, rip
Like you are talking about my mom. ! Every bit . Time traveling... dead relatives long gone they visited her today.
It's a tough disease.
I'm sorry to be late for this conversation. I was a co-caregiver for my father, who had Parkinson's disease and I'm now nearly sole caregiving for my mother, who has dementia.
I think it's cruel that our pets have better end of life options.than we humans do.
My father suffered tremendously for 15 years and now my mother is going on year 4. Why?
You are not the first person to ask why animals suffer less...
My 93 year old mother has stage 4-5 Alzheimers. She has lived alone for 31 years after the death of my dad. Mother has no idea of time, year,month or season. She sees the sun and says that Summer is nearly here. Mother wears the same clothes for days on end and even her carers have told her that she has stains on her trousers or top which mother says she will change once they have left her premises. Mother is becoming more incontinent but absolutely refuses to acknowledge or be persuaded to change to incontinence underwear. Her carers are now trying to get her to wear them but mother will take some persuading. She becomes horribly loud and aggressive if we mention "Care Home" because mother is convinced that she can still manage to maintain herself and her bungalow. This is difficult and challenging for our family since mother shows no signs of relenting or accepting cold hard facts.
My mom says the same things with seasons. She also wears the same clothes forever! Even in assisted living it's a challenge. Your mother won't be persuaded to move as she has lost her ability to reason. We have been in a position where we looked at assisted living facilities, picked one and put her in the car to take her. She was unsafe otherwise. It's a difficult spot and a miserable disease.
I hear you... We don't know exactly what stage my mother in law is. Probably around stage 5. But she lives by herself and we live very far away. But she wants to die there and will fight us to move or get help. Same clothes issues, everything is disgusting in the house. Won't accept help, but not sure if anyone would help since it's so smelly and gross. So kinda playing the waiting game of her getting worse.
After a second fall in June 2022, mother was admitted into hospital with a small, but treatable spinal injury. She got Covid whilst in hospital and became more deluded, thinking that she was still a nurse( her former occupation) and wanting to do the evening staff changeover. I insisted that she was assessed for self maintenance and mother was found to be incapable. She was moved to a Care Home in August 2022. Mother spent the last 4 months of her life there trying to deal with her incarceration. Her health and mental state declined in early December and she passed away peacefully surrounded by myself and my siblings. Mother was 3 weeks short of her 95th birthday.
We are trying to figure out if we need the 2 doctor sign off on her DPOA.. so we have total control. It's hard cause she's in Florida and we're in Michigan. Because at one point we are going to have to move her and that will be much fight. Just not really looking forward to all of this.
Wow, oh wow... You have a heart of gold. Thank you for sharing this. Your mum sounds like mine. ❤❤❤ Your compassion and understanding is what is lacking in most videos about dementia...
For us she forgot her address while she was still at home. She had been living in that house 30 years yet could not tell you what street it was on, if you left the house and asked her, What color is your house? she couldn't even picture the house in her mind. At that point we did decide to move her, among many other reasons.
My mom tried to walk into a neighbors house because she though it was hers.
I worked at a few end of life care centers for adults. MY JOB WAS EXHAUSTING DAILY NONSTOP! FOR MINIMUM WAGE IN CALIFORNIA! I also cooked served all meals did clean up as well as all personal care, administered medications. Gave showers, dressed everyone, took care of catheters, all physical needs. Provided transportation to md appts. Bought personal care items that the company did not that were vital for the comfort and well-being of my clients. Try doing this job while appearing happy and well for all your clients or patients. It's nursing, custodial home chef, and entertainer all in one. 😢😢
Wow, it is really hard. People don't understand until they are in that situation and often don't understand that a GOOD assisted living facility is worth it. It allowed me to enjoy my mom and not be exhausted and overwhelmed.
Thank you for this series.
Glad it helps!
Thank you for sharing. My MIL is living with us. She is in stage 5 and also 91 years old. Her speech is clear and we understand what she talks about (mostly the past). But she never knows what day it is and repeats the same things (stories and questions) over and over. I'm struggling with getting her to bathe. She says she is not afraid and has no trouble but after she comes out, she has the clean clothes I put out for her own but the towel was not used, the bar of soap and wash cloth are dry even though I heard the shower for about 3-5 minutes.
😕Sounds like she doesn't quite understand what she is supposed to do.
Great you are
Serve her to your capacity. Get enriched with her blessings.
I lost my parents, both in-laws
25 years have passed
I sadly miss them
Depression is the onset of Dementia: Ive decided for a Swiss Organisation so that I do not go through or put anybody through such
I have heard that, but I'm not sure I've seen it. Although the person who realizes that they likely have the disease but have kept it to themselves could easily get depressed without anyone knowing the underlying cause...
Your videos are super helpful! My mother in law goes to a neurologist on Dec. 13th. She thinks she's fine. Last week my sister in law went over to her house on Thanksgiving to cook the meal. My mother in law couldn't figure out to make her 5 ingredient dressing that she's made her whole life. Also couldn't figure out how to use her microwave. My husband and daughter went to see her on Sat (2 days later!!) and she didn't even remember it had been Thanksgiving, and that she had a meal made by my sister in law! Amazingly, she remembers every stupid thing that she believes has been stolen from her though! She still thinks that we have stolen five of her coats and replaced them with our own. She plans to set up one single coat in her coat closet this Christmas just to prove to people that she's not crazy. I'm guessing she thinks it'll get stolen? I don't know. I really don't know if she's stage 5 (or what exactly the problem is... just assume it's Alzheimer's) but perhaps she's close to stage 5. She knows who all of us are, and is great at cleaning her house, but she just forgets pretty much everything, and is super paranoid.
That was my mom just before we moved her. They misplace, lose, or throw things out and then are sure someone "stole" them. This was NOT my mom at all.
Thank you very much for - "The Dementia Road".
The “ticks” are sometimes called “Automatisms”, my mother-in-law has the non-sensical WHISTLING Automatism. Sometime distraction helps, but it always comes back, maybe even in minutes. No understanding of inappropriate whistling…even in the 12:15 middle of a family baby shower or at dinner while others are speaking. It just IS what it is. We know she cannot help it. Her stages are getting worse quickly now, into stage 6.
Thanks for the info. I hadn't heard the behavior had a name.
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother-in-law. My thoughts are with you and your family. My mom has late stage Parkinsons with dementia. She is fading in and out. It is sad to watch. It is hard on my dad, brother and I taking care of her, I'm chronically ill, my dad had prostate cancer now its skin cancer showing up all over, getting removed, and he is working for their insurance, it is tough. This channel is so helpful. God Bless.
It's a very hard when the brain can't comprehend simple tasks. Best to you on your journey.
My Dad was saying almost exactly the same as your mum. It never dawned on me until reading some of these comments that he had seen his reflection somewhere - could have been a window, any surface or even a mirror - but he didn’t recognise himself and was confused by what he was seeing. A stage or two ago - this has happened very very quickly for him, he’s 92 - he kept ringing me to talk about the TV system not working properly and could I come and fix it. He had 7 remote controls in front of him when I arrived. Even one from a TV he had sold years ago, which was interesting that it made an appearance! The next day I rang my brother saying, “He’s talking about his brain. This is how he’s able to communicate that he wants to control what’s going on and nothing, no remote control, works for this TV. We took the TV remote controls away, except the right one. Hid the others. I notice they’re back again last week, even though he’s up to Stage 4 now. He told me it frightens him that he can’t control it anymore. Yes, Dad. It would be frightening. I get what you’re saying. Dad (earnestly says to me) “Who are you? You sat down without telling me your name.”
It's a sad disease for sure.
If they have a chop or a pair of pants that they put on, you should take a picture and, in a few days say look at this. How long have you had this on, and they'll look at the picture. And have them hold up a piece of paper that says the date.
For instance, say if it is July, the first have them put the pants on or the item on and get them to hold up a plaque or a piece of paper that has the date on it and take the picture of them holding that date. And then if they keep wearing it for 3 or 4, get them to look at that picture that shows them holding up the paper that says july the first.
It doesn't work for long. As they progress in the disease, you will often get arguments that it's not true and million other answers.
My dad is the same but he gets violent. He got so bad at one point that he was kicked out of his memory facility. He was never like that b4.
That happened to someone I know. He was a very kind and gentle person but ended up getting very aggressive. A facility wouldn't take him and his family had a difficult time.
I am not a Dr,but gundry is ,he recommends mushrooms fungi and vitamin d in 80 % cases he says helps all the best 👍 hope so.
Thanks for info. I've never heard of it, but it's worth a look!
Regarding vit d. For myself I noticed that I was having problems with my memory and I just couldn’t figure it out. It was like the info was right there and I just couldn’t get a hold of it. I got blood work and it turned out I had a horrible Vit D deficiency. My dr put me on a high dose of vit d and low and behold, almost within a couple of days, I felt I was back to normal. I now take vit d supplement everyday and I just don’t have the memory issues any more.
Thanks for all this advice
I worked in a skilled nursing facility for almost 20 years and my grandmother and mother both suffered from dementia. What I would say is that the journey a person makes through Alzheimer's Disease is as individual and unique as they are. We all have personalities, traits, habits, intellectual abilities, emotional scars, wisdom and life experiences... and, yet, each of us is unique.
Also, I found that aggression or anger was often grounded in fear or a feeling of being "less than ." One of my residents screamed at me: "it's so easy for you--you think you are so smart!". Translation: "Why don't I know? Why can't I do it? Where am I and what is happening to me"
It is difficult for loved ones and caregivers to deal with and be the brunt of anger and aggression. I can only imagine what it must be like from the other side...what it must be like for someone lost in the desolation of Alzheimer's destruction.
Well said!
Thanks for the update. I don't like getting details from anyone but you.
my dad says mama, dadda, then those sounds you made then mama, dadda again from my dad, which class of demntia do you think he has?
It's hard to say. I have found that the stages overlap. All the people that I personally have seen with dementia end up looking for their parents as the disease progresses.
How sad the difference is amazing..
My mom was totally like your mom❤
Night or day is not understood either
That is true and very difficult if you are living with them.
Thank you ... this was very helpful.
Doesn’t age play a part of how quick it progresses?
I don't know. My in laws had it at roughly the same time. My FIL died within four years, my MIL was around twelve years.
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Hello, I just found your videos and so perhaps you may not find my comment. Firstly, thank you so much. I live in Australia and my mother is (at the date of this comment) 87 with dementia and also historical behavioural traits of narcissistic personality disorder (not a great combination). I am wondering if there was much age difference between your mum and your mother-in-law? My mum is a pre-war baby and is living her life as though she is just coming out of the depression - obsessed with money and so very cruel.
My MIL was five years older than my mom.
very helpful!
I'm glad!
Thank you and God Bless you.
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Even I don’t get spring/quick snow…ugh
You are totally discribing my mother .It helps me to know now where she is at
Thank you and sorry for your loss. My dad has just been diagnosed with moderate/severe vascular dementia. He lives with me and I will look after him until I can’t anymore.
What was the timeframe from your mum’s stage 5 to her passing?
My mom was a few months because she got pneumonia. My MIL was 2-3 years.
@@lifeunderdeborahspalm-thed8114 thank you I appreciate the videos you have shared, they are very helpful. I am in Australia
My mom has entered that "shut up and knock it off phase..."
I have a question, I hope you can answer. My mom also has dementia (stage 6 or 7), my aunt also has it. My grandfather and great grandmother died of dementia. I am so worried that I will get it too, I am sure I got the gen.
Aren't you concern that you will get dementia? And if so, are you doing something about it 😐
I am not concerned about dementia because hers was due to lupus. I have a very large extended family and no one else has it. Those with lupus are prone to dementia if they live long. My mom had a variety of vascular / oxygen level problems which created her issues. However, I do watch my diet. It is well documented that artificial sweeteners are linked to dementia along with proton pump inhibitors (antacids). I believe certain cholesterol drugs may be as well.
Do not worry
Walk more
Listen to music
Eat well and healthy
Add lots of friends and vegetables
Take sun shine regularly as God Sun protects us from many diseases including china's corona
Sleep well, play chess, sudoku, read and write
Visit school, museums, railway station as they are linked to your past
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Eat lot of fruits and vegetables
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All that and get dementia anyway. There is no prevention and no treatment and no cure.
My mom calls my son and husband man 😢she doesn’t know them even though she sees them every other day
😢 sad and difficult to handle i am in a current client probably this stage.😏
Very sad for sure.
@@lifeunderdeborahspalm-thed8114 😔
What about bodily functions? What stage is it if they have no controls over their bathroom habits ?
It tends to come in around stage 6 but everyone is different.
Do you have videos on stages 3 & 4? Thanks!
Yes. Go to my channel page and look for Stages 1-3 and Stage 4.
@@lifeunderdeborahspalm-thed8114 Thanks! I need to view! You have a great day!
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Hi, can u pls explain me the difference of Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s? Thx for replying
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My mom was at stage 5 for 5 yrs and then it hit hard!
We watched various stages linger for a while and then it was a sudden drop.
My sister's mother-in-law sat at my sister's funeral as her son, my sister's husband spoke at the podium saying loudly "Who's that man? What is he talking about?"
Our Drs look concerned but aren't giving details. We live in a small town with a gp and medical assistant plus an annual cardiologist visit
My guess is from the pinched looks they expect it to go bad but they're not saying 🤷
Self education.
Thanks
It is sooooo frustrating when doctors won't spit it out. I know someone who is dealing with this and needed to take the FMLA - they won't approve it because there is no "official diagnosis."
Your Momma! Italian background perhaps? Hope she's doing well. Q. If either of our parents develop this disease should we expect to be affected by it as well? 😢
It has a genetic component
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There is a genetic component, yes.
My mother is one of nine children. One of her sisters has developed dementia and is most likely in the last stages. She is 94. My Mom has not been diagnosed, but she has lost a lot of her reasoning ability.
What stage do you think President Biden is in?
my mom also had demetia
It's a heartbreaking disease for sure.
My mom did too, but I didn’t understand all this, the stages etc.
Oh Mom my asks me almost daily if she gave birth to me.
I've seen them look at a picture of the person their talking to and tell them all about the person - and have no idea they are talking to the person in the picture.
@@lifeunderdeborahspalm-thed8114Wow, yes. Exactly. My Mom now sleeps alot and I need to touch her shoulder or hug her to wake her up. She has had this for about 2 years. I am working on now getting her assessed to go to Memory Care. She has Vascular Alzheimers Dementia, Moderate late on set. Oh yes, Seasons are hard for her. She can say the date off of her phone but she has no concept of what season that is. Also, she thinks we are on vacation. Oh the ER visit. I can totally understand that. I know now that your dear Mother has passed. ((( hugehealing hugs))) You have given me that final push to havethe courage to put her in Memory Care. It is too emotionally hard for me to deal and I only have my Aunt Becky, her sister to help. I am a very organized person so it will be easier for me to help the staff be involved with her health and keep her happy with their help to give her mental stimulus instead of her sleeping while I'm working. I work from home. God bless you and thank you for your kind response.
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It seems that your mother is at a more advanced Alzheimer’s stage than your Mother-in-law. Just my thoughts.
They were definitely different in the way they declined. My mom is the first person I've dealt with that didn't revert back to her past - she didn't ask about my father or her parents. My mom also took a ton of meds and was very sensitive to any changes in them. With lupus, a med that worked today may not work tomorrow. This wreaked havoc with her already fragile brain. My MIL took a couple of meds that never changed.
This disease is god awful!😢
Agreed!
That’s how we know god doesn’t exist.
Too much of talking. Show clips
Thank you so much for this video. I've been nodding my head throughout saying "Yes that's my mom!!" She moved into a care home today... 97 years old and obviously stage 5. 😢😢🫤
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One word: Biden.
We were in 0:02 assisted living because we were both very sick. He would come out dressed and say he was ready to go. Said he'd showered. Nothing was wet! I had to supervise. My m-i-l was quiet and got Sundowners.🥹My f-i-l was grumpy and got mellow! 🤷
It is difficult.