Alzheimer's DIY - How to Handle Agitation and Aggression from Dementia

[alisonholmes]

Can't believe nobody else has commented, I find this video to be simple but yet very informative and helpful. Thank you!

[aimmartinez]

I got a 12 hour shift tomorrow😭 wish me luck

[bck]

Really good info, I can vouch for it based on my own experiences with my father. It’s extremely hard for me to walk away from the situation and not become defensive, that’s a work in progress with myself. I find music or happy movies or a snack help for a distraction and I agree that just allowing time for the mood to pass is important.

[onthehill]

I found that cannabis gummies keep my mom calmer. Her neurologist prescribed Seroquel and it did the opposite of what it was supposed to do. She had a violent outburst. Picked up a rock and tried to smash my 37 year old sons head with it.
She has had horrible episodes. One time she remembered my dad died in a plane accident. She said he did it on purpose and hoped he rotted in hell. I used to be sad that one day I wouldn’t have her either. Now, it can’t come soon enough. It’s torture dealing with this 24/7.

[kfk]

I scare. I scare one day I become like my mother. Delusional, bitter, abusive mouth, hissing and spewing hurtful insults to own family members that caring her 24/7. You will know and you'll know no other sickness can compare to mental decay. Even if I have cancer one day, at least I know I've been loved.

[robluxipiech]

Thank you for such an informative video that I desperately needed after my feelings seriously get hurt or tested.

[yayasanmandirikreatifindon]

thank you doctor this is so helpful. iam blanche in indonesia with a 87 year old lovely mother with dementia and alzheimer's. we want to use your tips as they are all so helpful. and we need to always pray together with our loved ones.

[faithCharles-cepd]

Sometimes she gets calm, sometimes violent and drives everyone away and uses objects to hit the care givers

[StrawBerry-mmiy]

It is not easy to look after a dementia patients. One tips doesn’t work with all.. and be safe ... they will hit you and bite you and kick you. And your patience will be tested beyond redeeming grace. By the end if you are still alive and normal then clap clap.... or be ready to get your mind roasted.

[nikkicarnish]

Worried my father-in-law may leave my mother-in-law due to her new diagnosis. Is this considered abandonment? How to get her to not take out anger on him as he is with her 24/7? What do I suggest

[andrewbennett]

Thanks so much it's a trying time

[Gigi-jxmn]

This is easier said than done. My roommates mom has it and bit her .

[tinaespino]

I’m at a loss right now. Just had to have my Dad sent to the hospital via ambulance cause he has been up since 2am In very aggressive mode. Yelling screaming bir@&ing every one out. Idk what to do at this point. He already put bruises on my sister and almost kicked me. Idk

[faithCharles-cepd]

I have tried all this method but no way the woman even gets violent and hits me.

[veraluxmundi]

Communication breakdown, it's always the same

[kristinamullen]

I just want to run and not make eye contact to be honest.My continued existence is important.I have to deal with an agressive intense woman at my assisted living job.I will try your suggestions.thanks.She can turn on you in a second and poke or slap no matter how you approach her.She really needs to move to a different facility before someone gets hurt.

[nitawilliams]

Ok, my client thinks she is way back in the 50s or 60s and she wants s maid.
She gets agitated cause the caregiver or not cleaning...
What can we as caregiver do or say?

[edwardedward]

On my experence wich I learn from israel who work with the alzheimer dimensia patient he should have self control

[Floina]

I care for 80 year old lady who lives with dementia the mayor issue that she has is to constantly blow her nose and afeter she eats she obsessioning clean an flush her teeth.
I asked her to wash her mouth and I let her know that nothing remains in her mouth afeter but it is very hard I wish I can help her

[leelammajose]

Person 90, dementia asking about her mom how to deal this?
Constantly asking and crying about this