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My MIL is stage 5

La demenza ruba l’anima dei malati e confonde le menti di tutti, familiari compresi. Non ti sentire in colpa; grazie invece per i tuoi consigli(mio padre è affetto da una forma di declino cognitivo in cui a tratti è molto violento e cattivo oserei dire😢)Bisogna solo arrendersi e farsene una ragione. E’ triste ma è così l

Debbie, you are making a positive difference in my life!!! I love your approach and style. ❤❤❤

You are appreciated Debbie, honestly! Thank you for being you and sharing your knowledge. God bless you!

Great! Thanks. Though my loved one will call every 1/2.hour to ask when is he getting his surprise! He is later stage.

I am READY!! ♥️

My mom had dementia and I always said to her let’s get you cleaned up. I never used the word diaper. She didn’t like that word so I will say to her her panties and she felt better about it at first she didn’t want to put them on my mom passed away couple years ago into the day. I missed so much, her dignity was important to her and it was important for me to make her feel good about herself

I just feel awful I can't take care of my mom we had to put her in a nursing home she seems to be at 4 to 6 at times

I think sensitivity towards the word 'diaper' depends on the individual. If the user of them doesn't have a problem with the word, then it is ok. But it does make sense that it may be humiliating to some. Be polite under all circumstances. I don't have dementia but I do have a bladder issue. I'm not shy about telling my close friends that bladder protection is a thing and that I use it. It makes my life so much better and may be helpful to someone else who has an issue. If they don't have an issue they may have a loved one who does. Protection is a wonderful thing.

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Thank you for this eye-opening piece on the stages of Demetia, my mother is currently in stage 5 from what you describe symptom wise. I realize know that she has slowly be going through these stages in the last 5 to 8 years. I had an inkling this maybe her issue but its so sad to know the truth now. Thanks for the info.

I live with Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde. Sweet tii sbout 4 pm and then a monster that cant remember any conversations.

I know they're having a hard time but I feel like they're giving me a hard time too.

How about those with isual spacing issues and alzheimers

I’m having to deal with the early stages of dementia with my Mom now. Some days I think it’s early stages and other days worse. She now brings up needing to call her siblings that have been passed away for a few years. I just tell her they no longer have a phone. Unfortunately I’m an only child and it’s just me trying to deal with this. I can’t get her to move closer to me into assisted living so someone will be there for her when I can’t be. I’m really needing some advice and guidance on this.

I would say. Undies! Let's change your undies. ❤

AGREE🎉

Thank you Debra. I appreciate you!

I know

I got the your book

how long does stage 6 typically last?

shower

Pat on the back...100 shades of horrible...

Totally agree

I just lost my dear mother aged 83 from dementia what a terrible terrible disease

Watching from Vancouver Island , Canada. I thought you were going to help with telling us the right thing to say, not leave us dangling to fumble through another semi- disastrous encounter with mom. This was basically an ad for your course, which I assume there's a fee for... I already feel overwhelmed, now try to fit time in to do a course too??? Somewhat disappointing.....

Yes.. you right ❤ Respect.. love.. care.. dont say dialer.. dont be a dick

Pantys... better yet under wears

I have a 93 year old mother who has dementia, she has bowl, and bladder incontinence. I have been looking after her for many years. I am not able to get her into a nursing home, and I am very tired.

my grandma has dementia she is almost 90 years old she stopped socializing she does not know what day it is and has trouble following basic directions

It’s ok to feel what I feel!! My fear is, am I going to live with the guilt of these feelings I have after he’s gone ??? No guilt!

I am noticing lately that I find myself starring, I can't remember what it's called. It's as if I'm in a dazed state of mind. This too is happening more. My lack of memory with words and definition. Is there a test for dementia?

My dad has dementia and I just wanna think Debbie for posting this videos. I watch one of her videos each night before I go to bed and the house help me understand my father more. It has helped me interact with him in a better way and has also helped me understand his behaviors, even if you don’t respond, I just wanna thank you for all the hard work you’re doing and posting this videos you don’t know how much is helping a lot of people and thank you for helping me as well. I know you’re busy and you don’t have time to respond to everybody, but if you read this message, thank you very much for all your hard work, and I watch the state of California❤

I learn a lot from you! 🙏

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Care for mother in law. She refuses to see a neurologist.

My heart pours out in sympathy for you. My beloved mother passed away from dementia today aged 83. I am so devastated and don't know how I will carry on life without her

Thank you sooo much.

I suspect my husband is developing this. He has been very even tempered his whole life, but I am now seeing his “buffer” is slipping, he seems to struggle to process what others say, or what needs to be done is certain situations. I have found him just standing with a blank stare. Most of all his temper flips, especially if he is frustrated. However, there are times he seems absolutely fine. I have tried to talk to my boys about it, but they are not around him enough to pick up on it. It is hard to know what to do. I think he knows something is wrong, but he is very defensive, and gets angry if I try to bring it up. He is 69. This has been a helpful video. I will watch your others.

My mother refuses everything and I’m doing this alone and I feel depressed and anxious and her refusing to shower along with everything else . The shuffling all night I can’t sleep. Her primary tells me something bad needs to happen.

My brother was a severe drunk for 40 years. It finally caught up with him.

What if my sister with dementia thinks people are coming to her house and she needs to stay awake until they come back? How do I redirect that situation and try to convince her no one was there or coming there? 😢

I am a caregiver. I have a client who does not want to take a shower. She always has some kind of excuse thank you for your help.

Anne Howard, NC, USA. My Mum. Deb, I promise.

michelle Calgary Alberta Canada i’ve taking care of people with dementia people for almost 29 years I just bought your book for a friend of mine, whose wife was just diagnosed with dementia

I look after my motnenlaw as well as phc home care

Bridget Parsons pinner London uk

What does a Cognitive Exam exist of?

my mum passed on 21st may 2024 due to vascular dementia, kidney failure. Her dementia was aggressive, it rapidly deteriorated....

This is very helpful. I believe I am in stage 2. My mother died at 93 and I watched her progress through these stages. Her generation was not really aware of this as a diagnosis although they had relatives who "went senile". My children note that I have a tendency to leave things when I visit them (hats, coats etc). I first suspected the diagnosis 20 years ago when trying to cope when visiting a strange city in a strange country in a different time zone. Over the past 2-3 years my memory for current day and date, for names and words has markedly deteriorated (noticeable to me only). I have very poor sense of smell. There are other memory symptoms I could list. I still function at a high level and I don't think friends would have noticed anything. I do a lot of physical exercise, both aerobic and resistance training as I believe the evidence suggests that this slows down progression. I am also on a low sugar diet. I successfully run my own fairly complex investment portfolios though wonder how long I can do this. I live alone so no wife to notice things. I have recently given up some teaching work in retirement that I no longer have the previous great enthusiasm for. I am 78 this year and think I probably have another 2 good years, maybe more. I am a retired medical practitioner so have some medical insight. It is important to try and keep these things hidden as long as possible, because the label or even suspicion of early dementia affects all social relationships. Yet certain things have to be done to tidy one's life and prepare for the worst while still competent. I have had a good life and have made preparations for what I will do when I reach a certain stage. Read into that what you will. Future society will have to face the option of predetermined voluntary assisted dying for those with severe dementia. Let's face it - who would want to continue living in that dreadful demeaning and mindless condition?