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@virginiatc hi thanks for the tips. I am caregiver for my husb. He was diagnosed with PPA, non stroke related so speech therapy was not successful. Alzheimer dementia has been manifesting itself rather quickly. He was falling and has bladder and prostrate issues. Up every 45 min. at nite to urinate, we were both getting no sleep as I was unable to allow him to get up alone. Ended up using a urinal so he stayed in bed and I did not have to help him up to get out of bed. I have back issues. He has been in nursing home for 3 weeks. It's not going well. Unable to communicate but was pleasant at home. Now he is a different person totally. Angry, not sleeping at night, wandering and Won't let anyone help him in case he falls. It is a long journey.