Walking Changes in Dementia #shorts

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In this short video I share that walking changes are common in dementia. Have you noticed changes in walking in your loved one?

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[HeyMJ.]

Rheumatoid Arthritis can cause similar gait issues. Painful or stiff joints can cause slow, off-kilter steps or gait. Ataxia can also cause gait issues.

[robpet]

After 18 years of caregiving to my mother with this dastardly disease, I have witnessed many of these signs. Thank God, my mother was blessed with "easy-to-care for" and it was a privilege for me to be her caregiver . RIP mom

[LukjanovArt]

I work with 25 dementia patients and the ones that are able to walk all walk in varied ways shown in this video. I have to say the video is accurate in my expertise, to those disagreeing.

[pamelagabert]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Retired nurse here. I used to have such a hard time explaining this to families. I can send this to my friends and they wil have a clear explanation they can refer to people.

[dnice]

It sad watching this because I’m seeing it with my dad, but your little smile after you flip your shoes on, makes it brighter 🙂 you are amazing

[sharonneth]

Thank you for posting this! I do still believe as an avid walker myself (most of my life) walking heals many things in the body! It doesn't matter how you do it, just the act of enjoying the outdoors and nature is a blessing that is cheap and fun on so many levels!

[cherylkirby]

Just found out that my aunt passed away from Dementia yesterday morning. I'm going to miss her so very much. Sweetest woman with a good ❤️. She was so talented. The best part is that she's not suffering anymore. God bless her and everyone 😇 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[DC-fqmv]

Yes! My mother just passed away, but that was one of the signs. She walked exactly like your first demonstration and then moved to the more cautious walk. She would always comment on how slow she was…She was a huge walker as she never had a car and this was perplexing, but now I understand it as one of the signs.

[Oscar-]

My grandmother forgot how to walk around a year or two before passing, dementia is really tragic to watch them slowly forget everything.

[jenniferd]

100% ❤ One of our Residents walked with a very slow shuffle. Some days She used a walker. One day, She was near the front door and someone’s family member LET HER OUT! Grrrr… anyhow a few of us jump up and get to the door. And what do we see? SHE’S RUNNING 🏃🏼‍♀️ THRU THE PARKING LOT 😳 We were ❤frozen lol Like What. The. Heck.? So we then Run ourselves to catch her. My Assistant and I are on each side and She looks at me and says “DAMN YOU BARBARA HOW’D YOU CATCH ME?” (Neither I or my Assistant are named Barbara lol) lol This sweet precious woman (who bit me so hard I still have the scar 😊) never said a curse word in her life we were told
Dementia and Alzheimer’s…. Sigh 💔

[calderonjacob]

I just became a CNA and it’s my first time doing anything health related for work. I noticed all these things and it breaks my heart. These people need me you know

[brendajohnson]

I was given a depression med and no long could lift my legs when walking. My feet were dragging and shuffling no matter how hard I tried to concentrate. I was the one that had to tell the Drs that it was the new med they started me on and had to deny it. It took close to 3 weeks to start walking normally again

[PriyaPatel-ejvh]

My father has dementia. It's getting difficult day by day...he does not listen to us. My mother and sister. He beats us. This is taking a toll on our mental health. It feels like death is better than life nowadays. We love him but it's really getting difficult. We have sleepless nights and days. It's super tiring.

[harryevans]

Dr. Natali, I just want to reaffirm how much I love your videos. Also, I value the help you provide. You are doing a good thing with your life. Thank you, Harry Evans.

[andreiamartins]

For sure, I have observed the walking changes, my mother does all of them...especially leaning forward

[johnsutherland]

Changes in floor coverings can affect people with dementia colour and texture, can make them unsure and unsteady the illness affects how the brain processes the information

[emmyo]

My mind is perfectly fine but when I'm really sick and body is aching I walk like this...very carefully.

[debbiescott]

Other problems and diseases affects your gate too. I'm 67 but I have two major issues that have affected my gate. I have MS for 12 years now. And two years ago I slipped on some water on my tile floor and severely injured both knees and was in a wheelchair for 3 months. That has made a huge difference in my gate. So it's not always dementia.

[dv]

A relative I helped care for had a definite change in gait with the onset of dementia. Before, she had always had a very “prissy” ladylike walk. As her mental health deteriorated, she began to walk in a lumbering gait, head pitched forward and arms swinging. It was like a chimpanzee and I’m not saying that to be funny or insulting. It was so painful to see her like that, having known her to be an attractive, athletic person all her life.

[justinec]

Great visual to help spot a possible issue. TY for a simple to understand report on this occurrence.💯