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Anger. Guilt. Anger….cycle
Does anyone else go through a never ending loop of anger/guilt? Anger at the situation. Guilt for feeling angry for something no one has control...
Dementia Anger Issues - bathing
My mom is in a memory care unit. They insist on giving her a bath/shower. It takes 3-4 people to get her to do so...
Borrowing from anger management
A technique that anger management teaches is have a plan when you are calm to keep you calm when you know you are going to...
Klonopin usage for anger outbursts?
My Mother is 93 and has moderate ALZ. Doctor put her on Seroquel 25mg at night. Also, prescribed Klonopin for agitation if needed. Seroquel 25mg...
Dealing with Anger and Disbelief in person with dementia
I am new to the dementia caregiver discussion. My sister has more than mild memory loss, and refuses to believe it. She gets angry if...
Blaming and anger: How do you deal with it?
He spilled cereal and blamed me.He suggested I invite my son for Thanksgiving, even though he's been out of my life for ten years. The...
Does medication for anger work for people living with dementia?
Can anyone tell me if the medication for anger issues with a dementia patient actually work?My wife erupts at even the smallest issue in a...
Need counsel to support MCI affected wife with anger management issues
I am seeking counsel of others. My wife Gisela was diagnosed with MCI last year at age 77, I am 72 now. She is about...
Dealing with anger in someone with dementia: How do you respond?
Hi. I am on several of these groups. I have found them so helpful. My mother just turned 83 and was diagnosed with dementia about...
My mom has Alzheimer’s. Is it possible to control her anger ?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/my-mom-has-alzheimers-is-it-possible-to-control-her-anger/
Is it possible to control moms anger and lashing out . She keeps hitting her carer and I when we refuse to give her extra...
Is it ok to feel angry?
Venting. Here it comes again, the anger. It arrives in slow waves. Anger at my mother for not being more proactive about her life choices....
Dealing with a Spouse with a “Mild Cognitive Impairment”
My husband was diagnosed with MCI in 2019. He is pretty independent, just forgetful of time, dates, location of places, anything electronic & events from...
Acceptance
I’ve had a difficult time navigating my mother’s decline with dementia. Losing my job, insurance and social life to become her caregiver - sharing with...
Do all State-funded caregivers have attitude issues?
So far I have gone through 3 caregivers in a 6 Month period. Oddly the same attitudes would arise from each of them. I just...
Feeling cheated
My husband is 14 years older than me and has had advancing dementia for years now. I am increasingly feeling guilty about anger and feelings...
Spouse denial of MCI destroying our marriage
My wife of almost 25 years began showing signs of MCI about three years ago. She won't get any assessment and mostly denies her condition....
Resistance to selling items no longer using
My husband if 50 plus years has just started the last 2 yrs. Of major memory issues as well much anger. Nothing has been diagnosed,...
What is the Process of Getting a Diagnosis?
My husband has exhibited signs of something for 10 years. He is a once confident man now unable to make decisions, cannot handle any stress,...
My father is increasingly verbally abusive to my mother: What to do?
Hi, My parents live in south Florida. I live in the northeast. My father is not diagnosed with dementia but he has been in decline...
A check list
Another good article from the ny times. I guess I should have a check list of things that should be changed. Like she can't be...
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