Surprising Symptoms of Dementia! Part 3

In the third part of our Surprising Symptoms series, we’re diving into five surprising symptoms of dementia that are rarely talked about but can significantly impact caregiving. From the curious case of hiding items to the challenges of understanding everyday objects, these symptoms may be lesser-known but are crucial for caregivers to understand.

What We Cover in This Video:
Hiding Things:
Unexpected Language
Hypersexual Behaviors
Misidentification of Reflections.
Challenges with Everyday Objects (Apraxia)

The fifth symptom is especially common and a frequent source of frustration for caregivers. Don’t miss this crucial discussion, which might provide the key insights you need in your caregiving journey.

📘 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Hiding Things
01:27 Foul Language
01:57 Hypersexual Behaviors
03:39 Misidentification of Reflections
03:50 Apraxia

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[kayokolindenberger]

I wished I had known these symptoms before my mom's actual diagnosis of vascular dementia. She couldn't remember how to turn on the shower, use a remote, phone, opening my car window, using a seatbelt, and was hiding my dad's keys and cell phone, in the yard and other places. It was puzzling and frustrating at the time, but now I understand.

[cindypatrick]

My 88 yr old daddy’s Alzheimer’s journey ended last night at 11:28.
He no longer has to suffer the indignities of this horrible disease.
Thank you Natalie for your videos that helped me understand what to expect along daddy’s journey.
Keep up the good work ❤️ 4:32

[Lauren_]

I was married 34 years. While I was still married he became belligerent, volatile, aggressive, etc. I felt like I was living with Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Eventually, he filed for divorce and I saw it as my way out of the nightmare. Taking care of him for 24/7 was exhausting. Mentally. Emotionally. Physically. He was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's disease 10 years. He was also diagnosed with psychosis and schizophrenia and placed on antipsychotic medications. He became extremely volatile that I feared for my life. I walked on egg shells everyday. Eventually, I left MY house due to his aggressive and volatile behavior. I appreciate your videos. For me, it is too late because I didn't see any of these videos before. I pray that those who are in the shoes I was in will get the support and help they require. I had no help. No support. Although he had family in the same state no one ever offered to give me a break from taking care of him 24/7

[harrytinker]

The hiding of items to keep them "safe" is maddening and such a vicious cycle for the person with dementia. Been there.

[christinaharris]

I have seen 3 of these with my dad. It was really hard with dad being inappropriate with me as his daughter. And my husband who may himself be in the early stages couldn't understand the apraxia.
Dad is in a care home now that understands his needs genuinely cares for him.

[whatsupchannel]

I experience all of those things with my loved one, the most disturbing is when she is convinced of other people interacting with her, It happens often and they will always be people that have passed . Sometimes she becomes annoyed with them saying they wont leave . Very strange at times . I never react negatively just ask who they are and quietly try and change direction .

[pw]

Watching MLWD trying to brush her teeth is heart breaking.
She has used an electric toothbrush for over 30 years. She used to be really good at it. I know because that was my profession.
She now does it like a disinterested child. Her oral hygiene is therefore poor, her decay rate has gone up and has active gum disease which on bad days reeks.
I've got her on 5000ppm fluoride tooth paste to try to arrest the caries and regular hygienist sessions. Trying to get the hygienists to understand she will remember nothing about brushing minstrel just get on with the scaling is a bit frustrating.
It's a bit veterinary in approach. I dread her losing teeth, she'd find that very

[orthodudeness]

Good to see you still working hard on dementia care. never stop.

[heathervoges]

Could you do a video talking about dementia’s acceleration with trauma and grief?

[cealcat]

My dad hid cake in his boots so the thieves wouldn’t find it….we now refer to lemon cake as “boot cake”. Love you dad. RIP

[sandyschneider]

My friends husband is starting to do these things. Thank you for all your valuable education 💕🎉❤️

[Real-Life-After-]

I found this to be extremely informational. Thank you for this list of modifiable factors.

[MsKerrik]

I have an ongoing daily experience of four of these, but not the hyper sexualising symptoms

[heathervoges]

Thank you for your videos.I’d love for you address how to approach doctors appointments giving them a clear picture of what I see for the patient, my mom in this case, hearing all I need to say. I generally write a note and give it to the nurse ahead of time, but perhaps you have insights.

[oslpfem]

Really practical insights, confirming my observations. Thank you

[insidedianeslife]

These are so interesting. The first one made me laugh because my Mother-in-law went through a bout of this and I was so confused. One instance was when she hid her water bottle from the caregiver because she thought she was drinking out of it.

[amymasi]

My mom hides things and is starting to not remember how to use common objects or remember that things in her room are hers.

[marilyngandhi]

Hi, The hiding things to keep them safe is something I have found my mother did nearly twenty years ago, she died ten years ago. When I was out shopping she would collect the mail including mine as I lived with her. She would open my mail and then hide it. Most unhelpful because it was cheques which of course became stale cheques and I only found them recently.

[kevingrimbeek]

OMW, everything except the hypersexaulism which is just as well because I have had radical prostatectomy because of Malignant Prostrate Cancer! 🙈