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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1457199/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 9 4:34pm

@lkbous Thank you for your response. Did you encounter a lot of anger? That is what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1451997/

Discussion: Denial is not just for Egyptians

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 3 10:22am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727141/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 15, 2022

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/616619/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723122/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 2, 2022

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/616599/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 14, 2021

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875020/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913629/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/716857/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723492/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262422/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 23, 2019

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/113009/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 24, 2017

I don’t think he’s doing anything on purpose. It’s just the disease progressing but, make no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1452956/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 4 3:07pm

@murkywaters not too bad. Once in a while there is out of character anger, tho. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1452057/

Discussion: Denial is not just for Egyptians

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 3 11:18am

Yes I too ride the cycle of anger and guilt as my wife's disease progresses faster...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897424/

Discussion: Anger. Guilt. Anger….cycle

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

I forgot that they increased his Sertraline. He had been on that since 2014 when we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730992/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

Yes, the frustration and anger @cmael is hard to deal with and I'm sure it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784019/

Discussion: New to caring for dementia

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Posted: Dec 12, 2022

Here is the web site the article is on. I hope you get something good out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724188/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 6, 2022

Hi @tunared, Do you think it would have helped to remove yourself and go to another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231057/

Discussion: Looking for advice regarding wife's progression (10 years)

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 6 6:53pm

Julie, I am curious, when did the extreme anger begin with Bill? Did he always have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723203/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 3, 2022

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