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Introductions: Are you caring for someone with dementia?
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Aug 16 2:33pm | Replies (762)Comment receiving replies
Hi, I'm new here. I care for my husband who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Just reading the stages I'd say he is in the late middle stage? He has alot of pain on the front right side of his head. there are times when he will be lalking or walking or eating and he just stops and gets this stare. For a little bit he can't function at all. Then he will slowly come out of it. Then he complains of " being judo chopped in the back of the neck". He's been checked for seizures and nothing found. Any one familiar with this?
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Hi Teatime2, I have seen these gaps/losses in focus and awareness before. I have wondered if they are TIA's, focal migraines or perhaps a focal seizure of some type. With so much going on in the brains of those we care for, all I can do is observe, protect him and document. I try to think what he was doing prior having one of these issues. Before the awareness gap, I think about what he had done just prior. I can try to make sure he is hydrating, eating well, resting, etc. It's hard to watch, for sure, but managing their safety and your caring for yourself is a daily dance in this part of our lives.
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Hi @teatime2 While I am sorry to read of your husband's diagnosis, I am pleased to see you found Mayo Connect and this group. I am Scott and I was my wife's primary caregiver as well as one of the caregivers for my MIL.
I don't know about the pain part, but I do know 'the stare' and checking out. That was common with both my wife and MIL. My wife also complained constantly of headaches, but not in her neck.
How long has it been since your husband was diagnosed?
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