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Advice to caregivers from another viewpoint - pt with dementia

Posted by lissu @lissu, Jun 7, 2023

Hello all, I have dementia but I’m still aware of the situation. Another post about YouTube prompts me to add my $.02. Caregivers, when interacting with your patient, you don’t need to be so serious!! We can all laugh at ourselves and laughter is good medicine. Check out some YouTube videos on Dementia Comedy. Dementia Humor etc. Some of it is hilarious. Speaking for myself only, it doesn’t hurt my feelings. Speaking to me as if I am to be pitied is much worse.

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lissu | @lissu | Jul 8, 2023
In reply to @marye2 "I can deal with my husband's missteps, including forgetting or not doing things. The part I..." + (show)
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I can deal with my husband's missteps, including forgetting or not doing things. The part I cannot deal well with is the almost constant verbal abuse, swearing at the cats (Which upsets me) and rudeness when we are out with friends. I know this is my life going forward, but getting Just In TIme relief is tough. Ideas?

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Omg I couldn’t cope with that. That will wear you down. I wish I had some advice

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randyreg | @randyreg | 15 hours ago

We are on track for Infusion Therapy for my wife's Dementia. Trying to obtain pro/con feedback regarding the therapy as well as making the decision whether to have it or not. Your feedback is welcome and important as we confront Dementia.

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knm6302 | @knm6302 | 3 hours ago
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I can deal with my husband's missteps, including forgetting or not doing things. The part I cannot deal well with is the almost constant verbal abuse, swearing at the cats (Which upsets me) and rudeness when we are out with friends. I know this is my life going forward, but getting Just In TIme relief is tough. Ideas?

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To bad the cats can't talk back 😉

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diverdown1 | @diverdown1 | 1 hour ago

Thank you for your post. My mom has dementia and we are in the first year or so. Her short term memory is what I am noticing the most. She will call me several times a day and not remember talking to me. I just tell her that her short term memory is not that great and try and make a joke about it. You are correct in using humor. It definitely distracts and redirects her from the stress, I know that occurs. She will say, "I am just losing my mind." Humor is helpful, although it is painful to be losing her. Also, I try NOT to future trip and stay in the day. Thanks again for your post.

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