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What strategies help you cope with behavioral changes in loved one?
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Aug 25, 2022 | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
Hi Lorrie,
I'd like to add my welcome. I hope you don't mind, but I updated the title of this discussion because I think your primary question is one that many people ask. I want to continue to gather coping strategies from partners caring for someone living with cognitive impairment.
I also thought, in addition to the great suggestions by fellow members, you might like a short inventory of some related and useful discussions in the group to gather further tips and to add your thoughts:
- Caregiver support: What are your book recommendations? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/caregiver-support-1/
- In-home care can often be of great help for caregivers https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/in-home-care/
- Dealing with Anger and Disbelief in person with dementia https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dealing-with-anger-and-disbelief-in-person-with-dementia/
- Transitions..... Medications for Behavioral Symptoms https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/transitions-medications-for-behavioral-symptoms/
- How can people feel comfortable talking with my wife who has dementia? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/communicating-with-dementia-patients/
- MCI: Trying to find our best path and what to do next https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/trying-to-find-our-best-path/
Lorrie, what strategies have you already put into action? What do you find challenging (today)?
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Hi, thank you for the suggestions and comments. My biggest concern is the level of irritability and anger she is experiencing. This is definitely different from her past typical self. She is only 58 years old. The irritability seems to come from no where. She had an MRI back in the spring, which didn’t show anything concerning. Earlier this week she had an EEG. We are still waiting for the results. She is scheduled for a neuropsychological evaluation in October. After all the testing she goes back to see the neurologist in November.
I have scheduled an appointment to meet with a mental health therapist next week for myself.
Sometimes I feel like I live walking on eggshells.
Once again, thank you for everything.