Alzheimer's Disease Support Group
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia and characterized by progressive cognitive deterioration with declining activities of daily living and neuropsychiatric symptoms or behavioral changes. An early symptom is memory loss (amnesia), usually manifesting as minor forgetfulness that becomes pronounced with illness progression, with relative...
My husband who was screaming at me, hitting workers and other residents in his nursing home has had a change in meds and has been a different person for the past 2 days.
He is now on an anti-psychotic drug and I know there is much written about the use of these drugs with Alzheimer patients and the potential harm. However, if it gives him back some quality of life and peace for me then I will try to forget about this. I'm hoping that he can once again enjoy some of the programs offered in the home and that others will come to like him again rather than shunning him.
Just thought I would share. My mood is reflected in his and I have had a very hard time for the past several months. I feel almost elated today.
Inge
He is now on an anti-psychotic drug and I know there is much written about the use of these drugs with Alzheimer patients and the potential harm. However, if it gives him back some quality of life and peace for me then I will try to forget about this. I'm hoping that he can once again enjoy some of the programs offered in the home and that others will come to like him again rather than shunning him.
Just thought I would share. My mood is reflected in his and I have had a very hard time for the past several months. I feel almost elated today.
Inge
I am so glad you can feel GOOD! and so can your husband....now there will be time to see how things CAN go....
Wishing you the best....
I am happy that they are working for him and hopefully the quality of life for both of you will improve. Take care of yourself as well especially since things are going well at the nursing home right now. Giant hugs coming your way
I perfectly understand that your mood is reflected in his current situation. It is amazing how good you can feel when they are having a good day.
Stick to your guns and insist on what works.
xo Carolyn
I had such a nice day with my mom and decided on the way home to go in and give my husband his dinner. It was a mistake. He was out of control.
How can this be after 3 good days? I was even able to take him to a social in the lobby of the home on Friday evening. He enjoyed listening to the violinist and having crackers and cheese..
I'm frustrated and angry. I know it's the disease and not him but it's really getting to me..
Hopefully tomorrow will be a calmer day.
that is why I always referred to this journey as a rollercoaster ride.
The ups and downs are rediculous and very hard on the nerves.
hoping for a better week for you.
xo Carolyn