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Does Anyone Else Notice That Their 'patient" Is Losing Voice Quality. My Husband's Voice Is Raspy And So Low That I Can't Hear Him.

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Middletown, OH
February 3, 2019
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Members connected over the shared and heartbreaking experience of watching their loved ones lose voice quality and volume as dementia... Read more

Members connected over the shared and heartbreaking experience of watching their loved ones lose voice quality and volume as dementia progresses, with many describing voices that have become raspy, whisper-quiet, or filled with incoherent mumbling that requires multiple repetitions or getting face-to-face just to understand. Several members shared that their loved ones eventually stopped speaking altogether after repeated frustration of not being understood, while others noted the challenge is compounded by their own hearing loss, making communication feel nearly impossible. A recurring theme was the emotional toll of this loss, the rapid decline some experience after late-life diagnosis, and the grief of watching someone they love fade into silence.

A myALZteam Member

Yes, raspy soft vocalizations, which combined with my hearing loss, makes for interesting conversations! Lol

February 18, 2019
A myALZteam Member

Totally what Clyde is doing. It's like he dropped his voice to the lowest he can go and then whispers. I can't hear him. He also has so much trouble walking. He sleeps alot. I really don't see him here next year. He turns 80 Aug 25. I hate this disease.

July 16, 2023
A myALZteam Member

Yes my husband recently started talking with a low voice. Difficult to have conversations with him and when I asked to speak louder he becomes irritated with me.

December 14, 2022
A myALZteam Member

My husband mumbles gibberish! I think he just cant express himself and its difficult for him. No one understands what he is saying so he seldoms talks anymore! People try to listen but look at him questioning... so he gave up! Heartbreaking!

February 6, 2019
A myALZteam Member

Yes my stepmom's voice is so quiet that I have to turn off any TV or radio that might be on and put my ear right up close to her face. Even after asking her to repeat 2-3 times, it often just sounfs like incoherent mumbling.
This is a recent development. Before, it might take 3 or 4 times asking her but we could usually figure out what she was saying. Very discouraging. I'm sorry you are going through this. It's so awful.

February 3, 2019

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