Caregivers: Dementia Support Group

@mm180 Thanks for your wisdom: Anger is okay but getting stuck there is self-destructive. George's Wife

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Discussion: Is it ok to feel angry?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 30 6:52pm

Anger, frustration, disappointment... all common threads for caregivers. Thanks to all who have shared here. I...

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Discussion: The Caregivers' Guilt Dumpster - Open for business

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: 5 days ago

@pchap, you might find these related discussions helpful: - My mom has Alzheimer’s. Is it possible...

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Discussion: Does medication for anger work for people living with dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 13 5:55pm

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Discussion: The Bathing Battle

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 20 7:22pm

Have I sent you this article about Anger and Dementia? https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/stages-behaviors/agression-anger

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Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 15, 2022

@lueverson, I agree with @nancindancin. Please share your situation with your doctor and make sure you...

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Discussion: Blaming and anger: How do you deal with it?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 9, 2025

Thank you. Yes, I do have a lot of support and a therapist. Anger management is...

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Discussion: Is yelling and over-talking a part of dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 14, 2021

Just know this is normal. There are stages Denial , Arguing/negotiating , Anger, Depression, Acceptance. The...

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Discussion: I think I'm in Denial: What helped you as a caregiver to accept?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: 10 hours ago

@tamarab it sure sounds like you’ve gotten into a vicious circle with no winners, only losers....

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Discussion: Is yelling and over-talking a part of dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 14, 2021

Found this article among many about Dementia and Anger. https://www.verywellhealth.com/anger-and-aggression-in-dementia-4134488 It is interesting and may help...

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Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 2, 2022

Kourosh, you may also be interested in some of the other dementia and anger related discussions....

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Discussion: My mom has Alzheimer’s. Is it possible to control her anger ?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

Here's another related discussion where members have shared additional tips: - Dementia Anger Issues - bathing...

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Discussion: Alzheimer’s and hygiene (or lack of)

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

@bobcmcc Elizabeth Kubler Ross: denial, argument, anger, depression, acceptance (resigned) Stages of dealing with illness, or...

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Discussion: My frustration is off the charts

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 7 7:50am

Good morning @gratia My opinion, (so take it for what it’s worth), is that anger is...

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Discussion: Is it ok to feel angry?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 21 1:38pm

*Hand in Air* So after the anger and giving them a calm explanation and then a...

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Discussion: Blaming and anger: How do you deal with it?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 25 8:24pm

Here's an older yet helpful related discussion: - Dementia Anger Issues - bathing https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dementia-anger-issues-bathing/ @pbmom, how...

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Discussion: Dealing with Anger and Disbelief in person with dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 12, 2022

I too had an anger situation last Friday. My husband's anger led him to drive off...

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Discussion: Heart issues and breathing problems and dealing with dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 4, 2022

@leeandpat, I also like to bring in @debbraw into this discussion. Her husband has early stage...

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Discussion: Alzheimers: When should someone not be left alone?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 23, 2019

@cath50, acceptance is hard and an ongoing project, especially since every day brings new challenges to...

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Discussion: The Caregivers' Guilt Dumpster - Open for business

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jul 16 10:44am

Great tips and thoughts about bathing and showering. If anyone is interested in reading more about...

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Discussion: Introductions: Are you caring for someone with dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 24, 2017