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Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Dec 30, 2022 | Replies (290)

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Julie — My husband also has dementia and has similar reactions to your husband — trouble swallowing pills, upset at tv, etc. I found it’s best never to disagree with him.
What is his new med?

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It is Midodrine - to bring his BP up. They also put him a Seroquel for anger management, etc. Seroquel has been a life saver!
When he is down he will mention living by himself - which he couldn't do. Lately he has been acknowledging he needs Robin and me. Of course that is a day by day thing lol.

My husband Will has vascular Dementia and has angry fits always when he is driving! Swearing at almost every driver calling them dirty names! I’m grateful he keeps windows closed while he’s driving or we might have road rage going on.
He has some crabby days and some happy days. He does like to have something to do every day or he gets bored and falls asleep. We need to visit some friends but he doesn’t appear to be excited about seeing them.
He has his own language that no one, including me, understands. I tell him to enunciate and talk slower but of course he forgets to do that. His favorite hobby is Solitaire on his tablet and he has always been an excellent player, also likes playing Canasta and games with groups. There is a Senior center we have gone to before and I am gong to suggest we take a ride out there and play cards again. He really misses that.

We just went to an Eye/Ear/Nose & Throat doctor yesterday and Will is being tested Friday for hearing. He used to have a hearing aid and does need one.
Doctor examined his throat and thinks it could be Acid Reflux, and although Will is taking a pill for that, doctor suggested taking one in the morning and at night. We are glad this could be why he has difficulty swallowing.
He’s baking his famous banana bread today and it is one of his favorite hobbies.