Stages of Dementia | Dr. Marc

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    This video is about how Alzheimer’s Disease typically progresses, from early to late stages.
    Dementia Q&A is here to answer your questions about dementia in under 5 minutes, without a lot of medical jargon, and always based on evidence and best practice when it’s available. I’m Dr. Marc, a board certified internist and geriatrician in Louisville, Kentucky. I’m asked so many questions about memory, dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease all the time by friends, co-workers, family and sometimes strangers when they find out what I do for a living. How dementia is diagnosed, treated, how it can be avoided or delayed, how to care for a loved one who has memory issues, what new technologies can help, and many more. Thanks for watching, for subscribing, and for caring about dementia and those who endure it every day.
    Disclaimer: The contents and information on Dementia Q&A are for educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This website is not an attempt to practice medicine or provide specific medical advice, and it should not be used to make a diagnosis or to replace or overrule a qualified health care provider's judgment. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read or heard on Dementia Q&A.

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  • @robertcraig3222
    @robertcraig3222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Thank you so much cuz I'm a son that is so heartbroken for his mother it's going through this horrible horrible disease I pray that everyone all the people find peace and hope and every situation God bless

    • @sarahb4484
      @sarahb4484 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      God bless you too and send his angels to be with you in this difficult time.

    • @georgebalan6201
      @georgebalan6201 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      God bless you I hope your mother is doing her best

    • @privateconfidential4775
      @privateconfidential4775 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Free speech Re I think my father has it: This is the most redundant hopeless and pointless video; is a dementia doctor just a pall bearer then? You should refer patient for at least experimental treatments or provide options including stem cell treatment if the patient wants to pay

    • @ValleyFeast
      @ValleyFeast ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My dad has it I believe and he will not go to the dr...

    • @angelacoulter7061
      @angelacoulter7061 ปีที่แล้ว

      God bless you 🙏🏻

  • @barbkent5957
    @barbkent5957 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Thank you for this wonderful information. My mom is inbetween mild to medium dementia and it can be very frustrating for her and me to get through a conversation. If I phone her about 5 to 10 minutes after she gets back from dinner she already can't remember what she had for dinner. I know she is frustrated about things like this, and yes, sundowner definitely happens. I feel so sad for her, but love gets us through. 😊💜

  • @debbiemiller5097
    @debbiemiller5097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Dr Marc, I'm helping my brother take care of his wife, we are in our 80s. We have been trying to decide how far along she is and this really is helpful in understanding how we can better assist her and know what to expect. You are a wonderful doctor. She also has hemochromotosis, she is a christian and a very precious person.

    • @ewigerschuler3982
      @ewigerschuler3982 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      May I ask, at which stage is she? Is she in good spirits?

  • @teresaareces4995
    @teresaareces4995 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very helpful Doctor, I’m seen a severe dementia in my son in low father who lives with us, from May to today October 19 has rapidly developed we have hospice at home for a week now. May God bless him

  • @andyscandiesaregood926
    @andyscandiesaregood926 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My mem is in the moderate stage I'm a junior in high school and she always asks how old am I and what grade am I in and the same goes with my younger sister. I'm blessed to know her and she is such a lovely person and along with her son my grandfather and my great grandmother (this time my grandmother's mom which I don't have on my dad's side due to diabetes) they were always the ones who would listen and be there when I needed someone to talk to and I don't know where id be or who I'd be without them but knowing that one is gonna be gone soon is always a rough time to think of and I'm seeing her tommorow and hopefully she at least lives long enough to see me marry my girlfriend since she has a picture that has herself, my girlfriend, and me. It always gets me in a good mood to see her even with what's happening. Take care of the people you know with dementia they aren't gonna be here much longer so make sure you get as much time as you can with them

  • @UsualSuspect404
    @UsualSuspect404 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! I have watched many videos on Dementia and the different stages. You laid it out very well and hit some important points per stage. Thank you! My mom is in Moderate stage and showing signs of Severe.

  • @RedRonFJB
    @RedRonFJB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My mother of 86 had dementia for about 4 years but it didn't progress the way you described exactly. She had incontinence problems and weakness early on. . Yet toward the end of her life she was still able to talk and put together sentences although mostly meaningless sentences. She was even able to say I love you in the last month of her life. She developed swallowing problems the last 2 weeks of her life that quickly progressed to aspiration pneumonia which led to pericardial effusion and septic shock. I guess I am trying to say that people do not always progress in the orderly fashion you explained. My mother was declining but still able to sit at the table and drink punch New Years eve but by February 11th she was dead.

    • @brisbanite5460
      @brisbanite5460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some go down a hill on a slight slope, some take big steps down. There are so many different dementias, all are different. He should mention this in his video.

    • @rosie7715
      @rosie7715 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m so sorry for your loss.🙏🏽

  • @terencetl7390
    @terencetl7390 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well presented …. Clear and concise, easy to understand. Thank you Dr.

  • @sandstew2697
    @sandstew2697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Best explanation on this condition found, it was honest and given with empathy. Thank you

  • @averagejack6390
    @averagejack6390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Thank you very much for this video. It has been more helpful than you could ever imagine .
    My mom has been diagnosed with dimentia and right now I would say she's in the moderate stage.
    I'm her sole care giver and I can confirm the frustration a care giver can experience.
    But there is also sadness and pain because you're watching someone you love very much just slowly lose themselves into oblivion and waste away senselessly.
    There is also helplessness because you know that there's nothing you can do to prevent it from happening.
    And yes there is also guilt because sometimes as a result of frustration you do tend to lash out verbally and raise your voice in anger. When you calm down you're filled with regret for your harsh words towards someone who cannot help themselves.

    • @Eduardije18
      @Eduardije18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am in a similar situation, maybe we can talk to each other

    • @rajnikaur8780
      @rajnikaur8780 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My mother is alo in same situation.what can we do? It's very painful

    • @solangehabib
      @solangehabib 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

    • @averagejack6390
      @averagejack6390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Along with her dimentia , my mom also has diabetes. A little over a week ago she had a severe diabetes related medical emergency and had to be rushed to hospital where she spent a little over a week.
      In that time her dimentia symptoms have augmented quite significantly. As a result my ability to care for her is no longer sufficient as now she needs full time assistance from a female care giver.
      Today I saw my mom cry for the first time in a long time as she realized for the first time that her dignity was being eroded slowly by something that cannot be stopped.
      I came into my room for some privacy and cried too after a very long time myself as I know that no matter how I want to help her, it's far beyond my capacity to do so.
      I have never felt so helpless in my entire life.

    • @mitchelleroberson
      @mitchelleroberson 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@averagejack6390how is your mom now? That reminds me of what my papa went through

  •  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My mom of 88 was diagnosed 2 years ago. First I thought dementia is about forgetting things and that´s it.Well, I had to learn my lessons. The speed my mom changed her behavior was ahead of my ability to adapt. For me the technical care isn't difficult, but mentally I am having a hard time. I am becoming depressed. Seeing my mom losing her mind makes me more than sad. So I began to watch videos to get ideas and tips how to deal with this disease. Most of the videos are in English and mostly by Americans. I think you discuss dementia and Alzheimers more open. So, Dr. Marc you also help me, the loving son of a wonderful mom in Germany. Thank you.

  • @TheUnapologeticAdventurer
    @TheUnapologeticAdventurer ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I guess my Mom is toggling between mild to moderate. She still takes good care of her hygiene, cooks (though she leaves the pilots on occasion) and does laundry. But, she is easily agitated, verbally aggressive, and threatening especially at night. She doesn't sleep and is convinced someone is stealing her personal things after she has his them from herself this is especially true with money.

  • @ltergilywamb8106
    @ltergilywamb8106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much. It was very helpful in the way you explained dementia stages. A great help.

  • @mariethompson49
    @mariethompson49 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos are helping me deal with my mother. I thank God for you.

  • @derickderidder7785
    @derickderidder7785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video explains it better than others

  • @richardshook6830
    @richardshook6830 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am 55 years old and I was diagnosed with On set Domenica and I get confused sometimes with short term memory loss and It's frustrating and I have to ask my boyfriend how to spell and I do feel stressed sometimes so yeah, I'm trying to hang in there and do things that makes me happy..... anyway thanks for the information...

  • @amandablanchard3958
    @amandablanchard3958 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So glad I stumbled across this video. Thank you for explaining in a way that everyone can understand!

  • @farshidtaghavi6265
    @farshidtaghavi6265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much for your instructions on dementia. Very useful

  • @larryziel9472
    @larryziel9472 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You for your Help.

  • @matt08sydney
    @matt08sydney ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great video on explaining the stages my mother has dementia I can confidently say she has all the signs of mild and moderate. She has just had her license canceled after having 7 accidents on the road everything from 2 rear Enders even parking her car in the garage while the door is closed she told me tonight if she doesn’t get her licence back she will cut her throat and wrists with a knife in saying that she is a lot more calmer now she is in a retirement/ nursing home she still has her speech she’s very fit 83 walking up and down hills un assisted but it was a lot more difficult about 12 to 18 months ago when she was in the mild category the first time I was aware something was going terribly wrong was on her birthday 2 years ago when she tried to climb out of the back seat of my car when driving luckily my car is high and the safety belt caught her . She has tried to do that since on several occasions when she’s upset and upset can be brought on by something as simple as her not remembering something or not agreeing with something someone said. She has lived in an area for the best part of 40 years and she would ring me up because she’s stuck in a street that she now doesn’t remember she used to ring me up on the telephone and say I’m not her son she went through a stage of anger for a year saying the most horrible and horrific things to me that was very disturbing but it was then when I realised that she didn’t know what she was saying. She would always make me feel guilty everything she said was hurtful which is nothing like my mother a couple of years ago 🥲 she was hiding all her money 💰 she always believed the banks would close when she moved up closer to where I was living we found around $6 thousand dollars in the freezer under the mattress in between books she would blame other people because she couldn’t find it she thought they stole it she would loose her keys leave her handbag in shops. She was very negative about everything just so out it’s the saddest thing I’ve ever seen.. I had to detach myself mentally from the comments and things she would say to me because it was so distressing she would even tell her grandchildren she would cut her throat and wrists with a knife when things didn’t go her way. She failed the test of questions she didn’t know what street name she lived in or what year it was she gets my sister and auntie mixed up because they have the same name when we are talking I spend our phone calls defusing her negativity and calming her by presenting options to problems. Now here is the strangest thing when I’m physically visiting with her now her memory is better she’s more positive tells me a dozen times how much she loves me it’s just the saddest disease when you’re mind fail’s you. My mother is not the same mother as she was 4 years ago I’m just so sad for her and there is nothing I can do to fix the problem. It’s definitely progressing into the final stage I can see the decline of little things every couple of weeks. As sad as this sounds I would never want to go through this ever
    I believe in euthanasia and I would end my life if I get this treacherous disease. Thanks for letting me share a minute part of my mums side effects there is so much more that is happening but we all know what those signs are 🙏🏼

    • @Sebastian_Polak_Maly
      @Sebastian_Polak_Maly ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for sharing Matt. I'm beginning to suspect my mother (just 65 years old) has dementia, as her behaviour and simple things around her are now ever more challenging. She has also said some awful things - including that I am not her son. I'm unsure why, but it provides some relief that I'm not the only one going through it. Take care.

    • @matt08sydney
      @matt08sydney ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Sebastian_Polak_Maly sorry to hear that Sebastian 65 is way too young it’s a terrible illness/disease.
      I hope things work out for her I find it really sad. Mum has noticeably gotten worse since writing this post she is repeating the same thing twice in the same conversation only5 minutes apart ,not knowing what day it is her voice on the telephone is starting to get that megaphone type sound to it
      It’s not loud but it’s kind of robotic if that makes sense it’s similar to when she’s talking there is no change in emotion. Good luck with your mum let me know how things go sorry for the late reply you take care too just remember the things she says to you she doesn’t realise she’s saying them just always keep in the back of your mind that she loves you 🙏🏼

    • @terriharrigan891
      @terriharrigan891 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I am going through a very similar experience caring for my mum 24/7 with moderate stage dementia. The toughest road I have ever been down. We can only hope they will find a cure for this despicable disease. I would rather my mother have cancer than this curse of a disease. Prayers for you caring for your mum. There are millions of people doing exactly what we do each day. Take care!

    • @Sebastian_Polak_Maly
      @Sebastian_Polak_Maly ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@terriharrigan891 thanks for sharing. I'm not sure why, but it provides some relief knowing that there's many of us in this together.

    • @terriharrigan891
      @terriharrigan891 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Sebastian_Polak_Maly yes it is comforting to know you are “not alone”. Good luck!

  • @ranifoley6191
    @ranifoley6191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the way you present very easy to understand and decipher the stages.

    • @paulohlsson27
      @paulohlsson27 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi Rani, how's your day going with you?

  • @teresamorris1929
    @teresamorris1929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    thanks for this information, by the way I live across the river in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Anyway, my mother is 88 and has dementia and also disabled from a stroke she had in december 2020. She would be between moderate and severe, in my opinion. She does choke constantly and never says she's hungry or thirsty. She also bobbles around in her chair from not being able to sit straight. She hardly talks, few words now and then. It's a demeaning disease and I hate watching her fade away. My sister and I take care of her, no nursing home, but it's getting difficult and my sisters back is getting worse from lifting all the time and has mentioned a nursing home, but I can't bring myself to go there. No one will ever take care of her like us. I feel like I'm at my wits end at times but I know I couldn't bear her to be put away. Sorry I just need to unleash.

    • @angelavest7517
      @angelavest7517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No need to apologize. You feel how you feel, and if talking about it helps, so be it. Sending love your way. ❤️

    • @teriamborn5247
      @teriamborn5247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      So sorry for your burden.
      Home health nursing might be able to give some respite care so that you can catch a break.

    • @brisbanite5460
      @brisbanite5460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sorry, buy this is unfair on your sister. Do you think it's fair her back is being damaged? She'll have to live with a damaged back from this for the rest of her life. Your mum can get proper help with the correct equipment in a nursing home and your sister's back will not suffer.

    • @jackfrosty4674
      @jackfrosty4674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      call doctor and ask her to put patient on hospice. They will guide you and help you to ease it for her and make her passing easier.

    • @glendasuttle7054
      @glendasuttle7054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@brisbanite5460 I agree. My husband of 45 years was diagnosed 8 years ago. I was able to take care of him at home until six months ago, but he was diagnosed with fluid on the brain. He could not walk anymore and had been incontinent for a year. I could handle that, but he could not remember that he could not walk or stand. Quite a few falls and I had to call 911 for help to get him up. My husband’s own doctor told me he needed full time care. I found a great board and care with only 6 patients and they each have their own room. There is a 24 hour staff of 3-4 caretakers for 6 patients. My husband does not remember that he is not at home and I don’t have to worry about breaking my back. People are so fast to judge but until you are in the situation…you really don’t know. I pray this lady’s sister gets relief.

  • @teriamborn5247
    @teriamborn5247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have taken care of dementia patients in the NH and hope that by the time I can't take care of myself that there's a rethinking of and a simple method of euthanasia.

    • @charlie2b-d335
      @charlie2b-d335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hope Death With Dignity gets accepted in all of the United States one day, this will easy the pain of entired families by accepting the will of the afected person while he/she can still function and is fully aware of his/er actions. ofcourse there will be plenty of talks B4 the big day with the intention of preparing the entired family for the departure off flight 42 terminal 4, some will oppose but is not up to them nor their religious beliefs, it's the sufferer who decides how and when he goes! imagine all the $ health care will save! families too! but the most important part will be the prevention of a slow and agonizing death that is inevitable! Whether it gets aproved or not in the future I'm a revel! I will go out on my own terms! so a big flipping F to everyone who opposes me! I'm going down in a blaze of glory!

    • @wayneross-kent8534
      @wayneross-kent8534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agree 100%

  • @Lindz78
    @Lindz78 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My mom is 67 and showing mild signs. It’s scary. She don’t believe anything is wrong but I notice everything and see a big change. 😢

    • @DementiaSpring
      @DementiaSpring  ปีที่แล้ว

      We're so sorry to hear about your mom, it can be such a tough time for the entire family. Your mother and family are in our thoughts.

  • @kc9kel
    @kc9kel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    very informative, good pacing. even with three levels there is symptom overlap.

  • @naranbeck7243
    @naranbeck7243 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, very helpful.

  • @MariaReyes-te7lk
    @MariaReyes-te7lk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, very helpful...

  • @marthaherbasguzman2149
    @marthaherbasguzman2149 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Dr! Great your information, about it!!

  • @vidyanair7162
    @vidyanair7162 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u sir for this information...

  • @markeddowes1467
    @markeddowes1467 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh my god……that’s it ……sundowning! My moms been doing this for a few months. Total transformation Jekyll and Hyde. ☹️

  • @billymccaughey3741
    @billymccaughey3741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thanks for this discussion. Much appreciated. Our father was diagnosed yesterday. Terrible disease.

  • @RaviKumar-rd6hn
    @RaviKumar-rd6hn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    exactly sir whatever u said is perfect i am experienced with alzimer once again thanks 🙏

  • @jenniferd.w.357
    @jenniferd.w.357 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you.

  • @minookalantari
    @minookalantari ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @terriharrigan891
    @terriharrigan891 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great informative video. My mum has dementia middle stage . Evil disease that affects all family members. Pray there will be a cure soon.

    • @DementiaSpring
      @DementiaSpring  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're glad you found this video useful and we're sorry to hear about your mum. Thoughts and prayers for her and your family!

    • @terriharrigan891
      @terriharrigan891 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DementiaSpring thank you for your kind words. Very much appreciated.

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      @keungoklee1999 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@DementiaSpring😂😅

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      @joysamuel6318 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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      @joysamuel6318 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @francesrupinski6732
    @francesrupinski6732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for the input. I wish I knew about this video. I learned about the advancement of dementia more now even though I saw my mother what she went through. She at the end wind up advanced dementia and it was a slow processing death as she was going through. It was very sad watching and knowing it was matter of time. It’s a horrible death because when they can’t acknowledge what’s happening it becomes heartbreaking. I thank you again for the input even though there isn’t much you can do only make them comfortable until the end. 😞😞😞

  • @georgeward4672
    @georgeward4672 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU

  • @ellensc-hawley3720
    @ellensc-hawley3720 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks

  • @elizabethsytsema9773
    @elizabethsytsema9773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you so much for this video. I want to understand so much and it's so difficult. My loved one has dementia and I just want to help. Knowing about the stages really helps. It seems he went from the first into the second and maybe even third so quickly. Is this normal for some people? It's all so heart breaking, wish I could do more.

    • @glyndanewton4076
      @glyndanewton4076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The confusing part is there "is no norm", each case is unique just as we all are. I have taken care of several extended family members and one of them the decline was fast...too fast. The others ranged from 9 years still on going but now decline is rapid, 3 and a quarter years, and as I said 11 months.

    • @debrafarmer5989
      @debrafarmer5989 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      9

  • @changamanga3419
    @changamanga3419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was diagnosed with NCS with Tilt Test positive about 5 years back, when I was 64. Dementia was one of the starting symptoms. Now I am not sure, whether the initial diagnosis was correct.

  • @angelacoulter7061
    @angelacoulter7061 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much Dr Marc, my mam has moderate dementia and the information you provided helped me understand. She had a stroke and is 90 now in a care home needs 24/7 care. But there has been a difference in her behaviour for a while now. They did tests and say it’s dementia. Thank you for your time.

    • @DementiaSpring
      @DementiaSpring  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are so glad we could provide some helpful information. Sending our best wishes to your mom and your family.

    • @angelacoulter7061
      @angelacoulter7061 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much

  • @sallyclay1974
    @sallyclay1974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    U aren't talking about Lewy Bodies. That's the most aggressive one. It's plax in the brain, that destroys brain cells at an accelerated level.My sister was gone in 7 years with Lewy Bodies. She spent 4 years at her house in Ridgefield, CT, with round the clock caregivers. Her last years were at The Residence, in Darien, CT. She couldn't walk, talk, eat, bathrm stuff, by herself. She passed away peacefully, on Jan 27th,2021. That's the worse dementia there is. It's part Parkinsons, also.

  • @jeanettelamm2403
    @jeanettelamm2403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for the information
    My husband is 83 and in the moderate stage of dementia.
    Why do they have a shuffle when they walk?

    • @OLDCHEMIST1
      @OLDCHEMIST1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I am very sorry to hear about your husband and wish you and your family all the best. I am certainly no expert, I have been a nurse and long-time carer, and I recently heard that walking and dementia are connected, also balance. Possibly this is a parallel decline in the functioning of the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for motor control, movements, etc. It may also be that your husband no longer perceives the floor as being safe. I have been told people with dementia can see a change in the appearance of the floor or ground as a hole, or a slippery surface. Sorry I can't provide any references for what I have said, it's just information I have picked up during my work as a carer.

    • @RoboHearted
      @RoboHearted 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Does he have parkinsons? My dad is 81 and has been diagnosed with parkinsons for about 8 years and unfortunatly dementia usually comes with that.

  • @kerryeastlake6390
    @kerryeastlake6390 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi from Australia my mum has just been diagnosed with vascular dementia

  • @rajnikaur8780
    @rajnikaur8780 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks dr.for this value able information.my mother is in moderate stage . please tell if there is any treatment or solution because I can't see her like this.

  • @redknight8288
    @redknight8288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm screwed.I have partial dementia, at least I'll know what to expect.

  • @gerilynntarvin9402
    @gerilynntarvin9402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm 80, I checked many of the boxes you discussed ,I'm totally aware of a declining short term memory- naming common thing, names of peopleI should know without hesitation, I tend to be secluded a bit more now but I think thatis because of Covid and living away from a city. SO, I know I'm on the map, I acceept the facts of dementia, I'm not so worried about the issues -understanding -it happens. my mother had severe dementia .oh well.

    • @jackfrosty4674
      @jackfrosty4674 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Need to start figuring out what can do to stay in home, consider free room and board to a local nursing student in return for 20 hours a week help. Otherwise should plan on getting a local care giver. See local council on aging for list of helps and employees. Also if this not working consider touring retirement homes or ALC. If wait till really bad and have no plan the state takes over.

  • @normaalsina6214
    @normaalsina6214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have a big problem with the medications given. I don’t believe in them. Really are they working or making it worse?

  • @sammie20
    @sammie20 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i have heard of dementia and alzheimer but quite ignorant of the illness/disease...I am educating myself and researching...my husband just diagnosed but hindsight, he has shown symptoms for over 10 to 12 yrs...if I had known of them...I would have been kinder, more patient and not assume, he had no common sense, that he had denial issues, stubborn, his violence made no sense...I need to forgive myself of my igorance...but trying my best to show grace and be understanding...

  • @aubreyanderson2686
    @aubreyanderson2686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very thoughtful and informative video. Just an observation however. On the descriptions shown on the screen under the moderate symptoms, you’ve misspelled the word ‘judgement’

    • @dannichols6261
      @dannichols6261 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very good catch! I missed that!!

  • @Cupcake40
    @Cupcake40 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My aunte identifies with at least one or two descriptions in each category

  • @triciagumbrecht6338
    @triciagumbrecht6338 ปีที่แล้ว

    My friend is in the early phrase, still driving and continuing her independence; however, she is have a great deal of difficulty with language/ speech skills. She leaves words out or use’s words that don’t apply to the sentence structure. This is a symptom of the final stage . Please clarify for me .

  • @conniecharley9092
    @conniecharley9092 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My husband's behavior became mean then nice then he hates me then he would talk normal or not at all. This was the scary stages he c also had 2 strokes.. He had a fall broke his hip he walk with small steps then he passed away. Then I am alone crying my heart out. Why now he seemed he was doing somewhat better.. when he got abusive he did not remember doing it..

    • @paulohlsson27
      @paulohlsson27 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi Connie, how's your day going with you?

  • @cjones3235
    @cjones3235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the info. My mom sounds like she has mild dementia, but was diagnosed with small blood vessel disease in the brain. I’m wondering if that falls under the dementia umbrella. Any ideas?

    • @authorjackiewalker
      @authorjackiewalker ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm no expert but have been researching the disease for a book I'm writing. I saw another video that it may be Vascular Dementia. Your comment was a while ago, so you've probably already found this out. But if others see your question, perhaps this gives them something to research.

  • @mr.j997
    @mr.j997 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In which stage would hallucinations be included?

  • @charmainevanrooyan9812
    @charmainevanrooyan9812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Dr Marc... thx so much for the info.. My mom was recently diagnosed with dementia.. the tests were done..on the 18 Jan 2022 going back to hosp( Groote Sch) for the results ..like wat kind she has..which stage ...she is living with me since Aug 2021 and I hve seen a drastic change in her behaviour, some said it's just old age (she 79) but for me it was more than that in fact after watching this vide o did say she in the moderate stage..im actually very sad even to speak abt it or wen I watch videos of it but I uve to educate myself regarding this disease..its very difficult at Tyms for I'm a widow..hve a small house
    ..so is a bit difficult ..eat I want to k ow is ..my mom always telling lies to get her out of a situation even if I show her the evidence she denies it..is that one of the signs of dementia? Is she aware she s telling lies?

    • @keariewashburn4680
      @keariewashburn4680 ปีที่แล้ว

      She is in severe stage dementia. In her mind she does not have any idea she is telling lies. To her it Is a belief. She may change it up after a while. I am going through this with aunt now. She needs 24/7 care at a facility. I can't do that care 😪

  • @nickstrapko7549
    @nickstrapko7549 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know what stage my mom is in because she sundown's but aware of everything she still had her mind but the body isn't as strong

  • @lorraincassesso1611
    @lorraincassesso1611 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so scary my mother has vascular dementia I can see the changes coming I don’t know it’s so difficult so very difficult

    • @jackfrosty4674
      @jackfrosty4674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hospice which is home health by medicare for last six months. They can send nurses by and meds to help with her breathing. Doctor orders it.

  • @psychicbiker1
    @psychicbiker1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought I had dimentia but I had ADHD. My dad was diagnosed with it in his 50s. That's when mine started to. My symptoms were just like my dad's. The symptoms overlap. I couldn't do the 3.word test. I couldn't find my Drs office I've been going to for 20 years. I think many people are misdiagnosed....I know my father was.

    • @seebertha
      @seebertha ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What does your father have, answer please?

  • @bernardwinn1817
    @bernardwinn1817 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you doctor, for keeping it clean and simple. I believe my girlfriend is around stage seven. Can’t put sentences together. She can uter A few words. She did tell me the other day, oh hi sweetie. She can’t walk. She can still swallow, thank God. And smile some. I’ll bring her ice cream/water. And I’ll spoon Feed her that. When she tries to do it herself, she’ll miss her mouth and hit her chin. So I’ll help her. I hate this disease. At least with cancer you should get a timeline about life expectancy. But with this disease, stageSeven could go on for one and a half years. Anyway thank you

    • @DementiaSpring
      @DementiaSpring  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for sharing your story with us, Bernard. You sound like an amazing partner. Your girlfriend is in our thoughts and prayers.

  • @michaelstetzer3144
    @michaelstetzer3144 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you have a loved one assessed?

  • @joycedwyer8778
    @joycedwyer8778 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to take my husband to this Dr. I live in Jeffersonville Indiana

  • @connieolsen4158
    @connieolsen4158 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You misspelled judgment.

  • @samii65
    @samii65 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for this informative video. My mum age 74 was dx early stage dementia about a year ago. It seems to be progressing quite fast. Mum gets annoyed when ppl say to her, during a conversation "dont you remember" or "I just said that"

    • @mccallumcra
      @mccallumcra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I feel for you. My mom is late stage and it's shutting her down at 81.

    • @samii65
      @samii65 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aww im so sorry, when it gets to late stage, youd be grieving the parts lost even though shes alive.. *hugs*

  • @jenifertucker1977
    @jenifertucker1977 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please correct the spelling of judgement

  • @liilu8
    @liilu8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    how long do these stages last? I mean how many years or weeks does it take to change stages?

  • @oxfd611
    @oxfd611 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can't do this. I have to work to keep a roof over our heads, food on the table and gas in the car.

  • @SuperMacDaddy66
    @SuperMacDaddy66 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm wondering why they have trouble swallowing, do they just forget how or is it due to muscle degeneration?

    • @jackfrosty4674
      @jackfrosty4674 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      mucous thicker also.

    • @dannichols6261
      @dannichols6261 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not sure, but I think it has to do with a degeneration of the actual neurons involved in the swallow action, the nerve cells which tell the muscles to act.

  • @cherylwade6617
    @cherylwade6617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How is it different from Alzheimer’s?

    • @dannichols6261
      @dannichols6261 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alzheimer's is just one form of dementia. Dementia is a general term for a brain-mind condition of less than normal ability to take care of yourself. Each form would each have a different exact cause, but as injuries to the brain they would have similar results. There's at least: Alzheimer's, Lewy Bodies, fronto-temporal, and vascular dementia.

  • @juliepinion7779
    @juliepinion7779 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My mother was diagnosed several years ago with alcohol induced dementia. Her Dr. says she can no longer take care of herself because she is a danger to herself (She has already crashed in her bathroom, broke her hand, yet laid in the floor for up to 3 days until my dad her ex who doesn't live with her found her). Sundowners, temper tantrums, inappropriate sexual behavior, forgetting to dress, calls hangs up and calls again forgetting we just talked multiple times, losing weight, still drinking, started smoking again, I can't hire anyone to help she accuses everyone of stealing, hides things out of paranoia then blames others of stealing, calls the Sheriff over cookbooks that never existed, incontinence at night and starting in the daytime. Dr. wants me to get her into a nursing home but won't tell me her opinion of where she is on the scale. She was a horrible excuse for a mother and has had mental issues her entire life as mental illness ran in her mothers side. I've never seen anyone change right before your eyes like she use to while I was growing up until I watched documentaries on multiple personality disorder. Is there any way to figure out when this hell will possibly be over? I walked away from this woman years ago for my own health and now she is taking a toll on me again but I am the only biological relative she has so legally I have to be the one to deal with APS, DHS, etc. I just want it to be over. Please give me some hope that this is near an end.

    • @jackfrosty4674
      @jackfrosty4674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It only gets worse as they get older and sicker. Watch a few videos to see about how must care for them once bedridden. Hospice can be in home or in hospital for last six months of life and medicare pays. Do not bankrupt self and hurt self and wear self to death by caring for her by yourself. Start looking for all help available, even neighbors may be willing to help if all lived in the neighborhood for many years.

    • @tjtaggart6494
      @tjtaggart6494 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I understand your pain. I don't want to go into it now, but I do feel for you. I had a life on the east coast, but was "guilted" into moving back to Louisiana in 2000 to care for my father by my brother. My life hasn't been back on track since.

    • @juliepinion7779
      @juliepinion7779 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@tjtaggart6494 thank you for at least reaching out, that gesture by itself helps me not feels so alone.

    • @bcLCurtis214
      @bcLCurtis214 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Save yourself. Get Office on Aging to assign guardianship through the courts. Hopefully, there's a DNR order.

  • @audreynicoletti7329
    @audreynicoletti7329 ปีที่แล้ว

    My aunt still thinks her mom and sister are still living . Even though I told her several times they have died. I gave her my phone number 30 times .

  • @enfield7123
    @enfield7123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don't know

  • @gtafam2119
    @gtafam2119 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    😢😮😢

  • @steelwarrior1744
    @steelwarrior1744 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m probably fine

  • @johnskogman5623
    @johnskogman5623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When are we going to have a fucking treatment doctor?!

  • @dianakate5808
    @dianakate5808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Reading the Bible will improve your mental capacity. I know this because I did it. I had vascular dementia in my frontal lobe. I was unable to work. Four years later I was working in ICU. Give it a try, what do you got to loose? (I read for hours a day)

    • @flogol4645
      @flogol4645 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree. Reading the Bible and keep on praying 🙏🏻

    • @lilly-qh8el
      @lilly-qh8el ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well i dont have dementia.But what have i got to loose??.I have another issue.But such simple but great advice..Keep on your journey to your healing best of luck👌

    • @2GoTouring
      @2GoTouring ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Absolute rubbish! My mother was a Lay Reader at her church. Officiated at funerals and christenings, led many services and wrote and spoke sermons on Sundays. Yet she has Alzehemier’s which blows your “theory” out of the water. Reading the bible, praying and devoting herself to God and the church did not spare her from this hideous disease so don’t go spouting false hope to others.

    • @JEBBY123IFY
      @JEBBY123IFY ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That sounds not only wrong but dangerous. I sure hope you didn't go back to work! Especially in the ICU! Hope you have a caregiver

    • @DevonI31
      @DevonI31 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      My mom read the Bible daily and that didn't stop dementia. This is misleading and terrible.

  • @josephbellantuono7055
    @josephbellantuono7055 ปีที่แล้ว

    My father in a nutshell 😢

  • @theotherorange3586
    @theotherorange3586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who else is here to see what is going to happen to Joey Bribes next? 🤣

  • @keungoklee1999
    @keungoklee1999 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ㅔㅣㅣㅣㅣ2ㅠ 6:13 😅

  • @audreynicoletti7329
    @audreynicoletti7329 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why are you talking with your hands?

  • @carolginsberg8392
    @carolginsberg8392 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nope
    Read the OAHSPE

  • @MiDiosPoderoso
    @MiDiosPoderoso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Judgement

  • @johnskogman5623
    @johnskogman5623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why are you smiling so much!?

  • @privateconfidential4775
    @privateconfidential4775 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Free speech Re I think my father has it: This is the most redundant hopeless and pointless video; is a dementia doctor just a pall bearer then? You should refer patient for at least experimental treatments or provide options including stem cell treatment if the patient wants to pay

  • @johnskogman5623
    @johnskogman5623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You look amused.

  • @madman026
    @madman026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So basically Joe Biden:

  • @adreish
    @adreish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you.

  • @georgefulton7012
    @georgefulton7012 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You misspelled judgment.