Its time, you know it is. If he is scaring you, you do not have to endure that.

My loved one is in Long Term care now. Up to 10 days ago everyone was on a hate list except me. But the last 3 times I visited he now hates me. Yesterday he would not answer when I talked to him. I took care of many patients with dementia in my 62 years of nursing but this is different. As a nurse, I can be centered in reality but as a wife, it hurts. Would like some feedback. Blessings to you all.

Good question! My mom only weighs 106 pounds but she does cause pain with slapping me, throwing objects and her cane has made dents on furniture when she is mad.

Wish I had words of wisdom, but I am pretty much in the same position. Hubs doesn’t have dx yet, but the verbal barbs and threats that normally start late in the afternoon really affect me. He has no recollection the next day. Hate it.

Mom used to get ornery too, but it has been better since I moved her to assisted living. She was always so even tempered before dementia. Now she has a mean streak.