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Any advice for dwelling on going to the bathroom?

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Sep 17 2:43pm | Replies (21)
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I think it's common for persons with dementia and Alzheimer's to develop fixations. My husband's fixations were related to preparing the garbage for pick up. It took a full day . There were rituals - like throwing away a magazine ihad to involve cutting it up in tiny pieces. I spoke to the neurologist and he prescribed an anti-depressant, citalopram, which helped somewhat. My husband's been taking it for years. It can't be taken with Donepezil (Arricept).

Would it help those with the bathroom obsession to wear Protective Underwear if not already doing so?

An issue came up with my husband last week and I spoke to a Care Counselor at the Alzheimer's Association help line. It was helpful:

24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900
Dial 711 to connect with a telecommunications relay service (TRS) for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired.

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sheila07 | @sheila07 | Sep 10 3:08pm

Thank you Teri, yes I agree they definitely get fixations, my MIL has a few. I am glad to hear that your husband had a little relief with the medication. It may be something we may have to turn to. Yes she does where depends. Thank you for the helpline number, that is good to have.

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celia16 | @celia16 | Sep 10 4:49pm

Is Arricept still helping?

Daddy takes it and Namenda, but his doctor said that after a certain point, these meds may no longer be of much benefit. So per his doctor’s direction, we are starting to decrease one of these meds to see if we notice any difference and we haven’t. His fixations began earlier.

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