Are these signs of Dementia or Alzheimers disease?

Have thought about it. Just reading about the fall mats - apparently not to be walked on. Was thinking about Bill falling at night when he makes a 'bathroom run'. But gather it could actually make him fall if he walked on it. Although one mentioned it was good with walkers - which he is now using. No idea if Medicare B covers something like that. I do think they cover shower chairs. When that option was offered to Bill some time ago he turned it down. Didn't want toilet safely standing rail either but when I added it he discovered it really helped him.

Has anyone had Medicare B cover items that help an elderly person? They did cover is fire-engine red walker with it's own seat if needed. Not sturdy enough to help him get off the floor unfortunately, even with brakes on.

Have you thought about getting a hospital bed? I have heard they are just wonderful for patients like your husband.

Have thought about it. Just reading about the fall mats - apparently not to be walked on. Was thinking about Bill falling at night when he makes a 'bathroom run'. But gather it could actually make him fall if he walked on it. Although one mentioned it was good with walkers - which he is now using. No idea if Medicare B covers something like that. I do think they cover shower chairs. When that option was offered to Bill some time ago he turned it down. Didn't want toilet safely standing rail either but when I added it he discovered it really helped him.

Has anyone had Medicare B cover items that help an elderly person? They did cover is fire-engine red walker with it's own seat if needed. Not sturdy enough to help him get off the floor unfortunately, even with brakes on.

I do have osteoporosis. And a very crooked spine since childhood (about 2" shorter on one side - makes for an interesting hemline!) 3rd Pilates class this morning - they take into consideration my problems and all instructors share the information.

Planning on asking Mayo for an appointment for him on the urinary problem when they see him Monday. Also hope to ask family doctor for a 'prescription' for items needed to keep him safe and help with falling. One location said Medicare B will sometimes pay for the emergency liftup chair.

Hi @billchitwood, when my husband was getting Physical Therapy at home for his broken hip, one of the therapists did a fall recobvery exercise. He was on the floor and she moved a sturdy dining room chair over to him so he could manuever himself with his arms using the seat to sit on it. My husband was able to do that. It was my job to bring the chair over to him. Maybe you can get some assistance with Physical Therapy through Medicare.

Bill won't do anything to help - just loses his temper at us when we try to suggest ways to get him up. Ignored the chair. Only thing he wants is me to pull him up, which isn't going to happen!

Tomorrow is Mayo visit. Have never looked forward to a doctor's visit so much! Just praying they might have some answers or at least a medication that can help with the anger issues and anxiety.

At least today is a good day. He is keeping the kids phone conversations very short - which they have all been warned about. And he is doing a 'generic' hug and kisses rather than mentioning any names.

He suggested we split a beer later this afternoon. So in a good mood.

Wishing you and your family a great Sunday - as well as all the forum friends.

I can only speak from my experiences with my husband. He remembers things from long ago but doesn't remembers what crackers are. He gets upset when I don't understand what he is trying to tell me. He also was supposed to go to the pharmacy very close to our home and he went to one very far from our home that we never went to. He has been diagnosed with Frontotempel dementia as a result of a mri. Petscan and cognitive testing. He was also a very heavy smoker and drinker which we were told could have contributed to the damage to his dementia and unfortunately the damage is mo reversalable.

When I first met Bill he as a heavy smoker and drinker. He gave up smoking as he noticed it bothered me. He also cut back a lot on his drinking as I'm not much of a drinker (kids swear I just wave the bottle across the glass then add OJ).

Last night he got up to pee at least 3x, had on nighttime Depends, and still flooded his side of the bed. He got angry when I couldn't hear/understand what he was saying. According to daughter Robin he was mostly swearing at me. He talked and sang (nonsense words all night long. Robin could hear him across the house in her bedroom! Maybe not being able to hear as well as some benefits! Although I could 'hear' the noise.

Very long night. Off to Mayo with him this morning.

I can only speak from my experiences with my husband. He remembers things from long ago but doesn't remembers what crackers are. He gets upset when I don't understand what he is trying to tell me. He also was supposed to go to the pharmacy very close to our home and he went to one very far from our home that we never went to. He has been diagnosed with Frontotempel dementia as a result of a mri. Petscan and cognitive testing. He was also a very heavy smoker and drinker which we were told could have contributed to the damage to his dementia and unfortunately the damage is mo reversalable.