What is Alzheimers Disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD), a neurodegenerative disease, is the most common cause of dementia and characterized clinically by progressive cognitive deterioration together with declin...
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Sometimes I get so annoyed at my husband. I know he has this desease, but it is only in the early stages of short term memory loss. He takes things, like keyrings and souveniers from shops when we go out, sweets, and even soap from the washrooms in cafe's. When I ask him about them he says he doesn't know where they come from even hints that if it's not him it must be me, or says he's paid for them. He gets annoyed at me for asking. He is so clever in the way he takes things, I never, ever see him do it and so far he's got away with it but I dread him getting caught by security. It is like kleptomania which can br brought on by depression. He is on citalopram for that.I remember my mum with dementia when she was in a Home, used to pick things up and put them in her bag, but normally she'd have been horrified. Why is this happening, and why so blatent?
Posted on 10/06/08, 04:10 am |
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My mom did things like that, too, and hide stuff. She hid so much, crammed them in so many places. Even her wedding set, which two years after her passing is still missing, we have no idea where it went. My dad has been heartbroken because he couldn't find it. We found that no matter what else was going on to be positive and loving, I hope that you have lots of family support because that is a big plus while you are going through this trial. I see lots of encouragement here in your advice replies, I'm glad. I find that a lot of patients become opposite of what they were before and although it's hard, they would be horrified if they really knew what was happening. I'm so sorry you have to go through this. My thoughts are with all of you. 
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Oh what a familiar story -
In the early stages, my husband often asked me if there was something wrong with me ! He did not steal from others... but pilfered money from my purse daily. He hid it... in boxes, books, drawers. There may still be bills tucked away I have not found yet. I don't pretend to understand the behavior but I know a lot of them do it one way or another. If he were ever stopped, I would kindly, quietly explain he has Alzheimer's and has no idea it is wrong to take things. Most people will understand. Blessings and good luck to you.
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The cards to hand out explaining your loved ones condition works very well -- we also used them in restaurants so the wait staff would understand....it sure helped us a ton!!!!!!!!!
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