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I Have Started Using ChatGPT-4 For Advice On Various Problems. Here Is A Question I Just Asked.
My wife has Alzheimer's. She will ask me a question and then continue to ask me the same question even though I have given her the answer each time. I know it is because she can't remember my response but how can I keep from getting angry with her for the continual repetition
ChatGPT
I'm truly sorry to hear about your wife's condition. Alzheimer's disease is challenging for both the person diagnosed and their caregivers. It's natural to feel a range of emotions, including frustration and… read more
I do the notes with my husband too. I have a note pad and on bad days where he keeps asking the same question. I write all the answers down. Then when he asks, I say I think that is on the notepad… read more
I Need Ideas On How To Keep Moms Depends On Her.
She cheerfully will wear Depends, but will pull them down and go to the bathroom anywhere. I thought of something like suspenders that would slow her down and give me time to get to her before she goes. I get up several times a night to take her to the bathroom and watch her like a hawk during the day, but she is so quick to pull them down I don't know what to do. I am so tired of cleaning it up and washing all her bedding and my nerves are bad from continually being on guard. She is a healthy… read more
Just an update to that post 6 months ago. I now put a swimsuit over her depends under the pajamas and tie it to her bra. We now have a month of dry floors. She is like Hodini at times and gets out of… read more
Ambien
As an old retired nurse I can attest to the fact that drugs do react differently in different people and what works for one will n o t work for the next person! Can become a process of elimination… read more
Ambien
My father has been prescribed Ambien for his active wakeful nights. He walks around the house and keeps the family up asking questions. The Ambien only seems to work a few short three hours. I fear this drug is just inappropriate for someone who wakes in a state of confusion and only seems to cause more confusion after a 3 to 4 hour power nap. Anyone else?
My husband is on xanax. he has tried several drugs for alzheimers and he has reacted badly to all including trazadone. The xanax has been the only drug that seems to help even a little. He is on the… read more
Ambien
My dad has been taking zolpidem for about a week. How long can he take this ?
You would think so. I remember asking the doctor for something for dad when we were up 24/7 with him and they said they couldn't, as soon as he went into hospital they gave him medication
Caregiver Joy - I've Lost Mine
I am 52, and left my job in April to say home and care for my husband
He has 3 adult children. I have no children of my own
I'm a devoted and loving wife & partner.
My goals have been to keep M happy, safe and give him as much joy as possible.
Now, I'm struggling.... more than I ever have.
I've lost my joy. Any joy.
I am i his only caretaker, with him 24/7. I am able to leave him for an hour or so, but not much longer.
When I do leave, I worry constantly anyway.
Taking him places is getting… read more
I just want to say that not everyday is happy by any means, but I have tried some things that help and I have listed as many as I could think of to help you. This doesn't mean I am always happy but I… read more
Dementia And The Television
we are not able to watch the TV in the afternoon and evenings as mum sees what is on as real life and happening in our home and she gets very agitated and aggressive.
Does anyone else experience anything like this.
with my husband, we could only watch a couple shows that he really liked from the past. A better alternative to TV for him was music that he used to enjoy. Near the end, music with words was too… read more
Twilight Confusion
My husband was diagnosed 4 years ago and just before Christmas he has become increasingly confused and agitated as the daylight fades. Endlessly asking when he is going home etc etc. What is the best way to help him out and handle this please, Sue Arden
Sounds exactly what my dad does like in the middle of the night. I was thinking about giving him a something to sleep better that I take when I have problems sleeping. We have a doctors appts next… read more
Getting Up In Middle Of Night
My mother gets up in the middle of the night and is found on the couch with a gallon of ice cream and a spatula. This happens every night. Isn't there a way to get her to sleep through the night? Anyone? I really need help.
My Dr. switched her sleeping pill. Has helped so much
Hello. Have Any Of You Given Your Loved Ones Advil PM Before Bed Time To Help Them Sleep? If So, How Do You Find It Works For Them?
My mom was taking Advil PM and the doctor took her off of it. It increases the possibility of falls and can do damage to organs if taken regularly. We now use Trazodone (100 mg) before bed. Works… read more
