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Every few days someone asks what Stage their loved one is at.
Here are two charts:
(1) Reisberg Scale, and
(2) FAST Scale with Activities of Daily Living.
@A myALZteam Member. It is a bit confusing. You stage them where they are most of the time. I have found that the Alzheimer’s monster gives you a quick preview of what is to come. They may fit all… read more
I'm my mother's power of attorney and health care proxy. It's a needed item I believe.
I am the caregiver and I took a hard fall so need temporary help with drs. appts. Rehab is coming in to help me get better, but this driving is bad.
This is scary for my father also. He leaves hours prior to appts that he has driven for 50 years . Dents n dings no idea where he got them from. Terrified to be in truck with him.
This has been getting worse everyday! Mom (81) keeps accusing my dad (86) of infidelity with a woman from over 65 years ago
She argues with my dad all day long and anything I do to try and distract her, doesn’t work
She cries all the time. Dad is trying to be patient, but mom just keeps insulting him with mean words. I feel horrible for my father, he moves the world for her and is so good to her. We called the doctor for possible new meds to help her…This disease is horrible! Any ideas are… read more
I had the same problem .My husband thought I was cheating
I CALLED the neurologist and he upped his olazapine to twice a day.It is for delusions.He has calmed.Going out a night is nit a good idea.I… read more
My hubby has not been officially diagnosed but our family doctor says MCI. He is somewhat in denial thinking it's normal for a 75 year old!
Besides all his memory and cognitive issues, his PT (after shoulder surgery) recommended a neurologist for neck and hand tremors.
I'm nervous about what to explain to Dr since my loved one is pretty adamant these things aren't happening.
I told our family Dr either my hubby or I needed anxiety pills. He said I needed to get out more. No way. He gets… read more
If your doctor is dismissive about your anxiety, you may need a new doctor. Family doctors are not always the best suited to deal with dementia patients and their caregivers. Some neurologists I… read more
My husband was diagnosed in 2012 with mild cognitive disorder. I have posted many times during this journey and have always found help and support. He has been at home all this time under my care with various caregivers helping over the past 3 years as he needed more and more help.
Now we are on a new journey. I have severe stenosis in my back as well as RA. Dick developed CoVid at Christmas time. It took a lot out of him! Then a huge pressure sore showed up on his heel area. This kept… read more
What a wonderful story to share. I am so glad that he adjusted so well to the facility and now you are getting the care you need.
I knew I couldn’t leave H alone when he began having great difficulty using his cell phone. He couldn’t make it work, even to answer when I’d try to call. One time I came home from a 30 minute… read more
How do you talk to your loved one’s doctor without feeling like a “tattle tale”? I want to always be positive with my husband and try never to say things that will hurt his feelings or make him feel like a child.
So how do I talk to the doctor? How do I tell the doc what’s going on without sounding petty or making my husband feel embarrassed or emasculated?
Thanks for your answers!
Leaving a note for him. Are you included in the visit he makes to your husband? Little things that could turn into big things, this is a could place to start.
Hi Olive I'm Pam and yes my Mom sees notes written to her in pictures on the wall on her interactive puppy that I got her on the door the wall and she reads them out loud. She believes that there are… read more
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
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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 write my husband a daily note of what he has to do, what I have to do, and what we have to do together. He can still read a little bit….but he carries the note around like a toddler would carry… read more