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Are these signs of Dementia or Alzheimers disease?

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jul 4, 2022 | Replies (50)
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@IndianaScott

Good morning, @billchitwood

Good to read you have unified family support in your caregiving! That can certainly make a tough journey a bit easier!

Driving was one of the tougher issues for my wife to give up for sure. We finally resorted to having her take an electronic driving test and her favorite doctor gave her the decision that she was unsafe at any speed.

My wife's mood swings often reminded me of riding a roller coaster. While the huge hills and drops were tough, it was always that series of small hills at the end that challenged me far more! Up-down-up-down-up-down-hit-the-brakes!

Wishing you a good day, today with Strength, Courage, & Peace

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Julie Chitwood | @billchitwood | Jun 15, 2022

Bad night as he had another fall about 2:30am - this time he got a small cut on his head, which bled a lot as head cuts can. He spilled his night jar of pee all over the floor - so floor was covered with pee and blood! Yikes. Robin and I got that cleaned up, his head cleaned and bandaged. Once again he insisted that he didn't want 911 as he could get up himself. He wouldn't follow instructions as how to help himself - wanted us to pull him up - which we couldn't. Ignored his protests and called 911. They easily got him up and back into bed.

Monday's visit with the neurologist seems so far away! Praying they can give help and Bill will accept it. He refused the Home Health care our family doctor set up. For decades has refused to follow his doctor's advice. The 'rest you rust' kicked in big time.

Both Robin and I got sworn at during all this. Not new unfortunately as he has always been quick to anger.

Was a little difficult to handle. Have to figure a way to help him up without hurting us - or calling 911 every time. And without breaking closet doors lol.

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