5 facts about dementia #Shorts

Welcome to the place where I share dementia tips, strategies, and information for family members caring for a loved one with any type of dementia (such as Alzheimer's disease, Lewy Body dementia, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, etc.)

In today’s video I share 5 facts about dementia. Number 3 may surprise you.

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In case you haven’t met me, my name is Natali Edmonds and I am a board certified geropsychologist. That means that I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with older adults. One day, while hiking a trail, I came up with the idea for Careblazers and I decided to see if posting videos online could provide help to the many other Careblazers in the world who don’t get to have help come directly to them in their homes. I hope that this work helps you in some way on your caregiving journey.
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[bushidooffaith]

l am so happy mum still knows who l am, but she can't do anything else, conversation is out the door. But when she tries to talk, l just use my imagination and talk with her. And always just show her love she understands that, and that's all that matters. Keep up the good work.

[sandrafigueroa]

My husband has such a good personality I hope he’s personality doesn’t change that will be so hard for me . But I’ve been fallowing you Dr natali one year and a half and you have help me so much . I know it’s going to be hard but I think I can do it thanks to you 😔🙏🏼

[jenniferyates]

My husband was diagnosed in 2012 vascular dementia. He is 93, been very slow. His memory is not good, can't retain much. Still walk without aid, not so good, walking getting worse. Can still dress himself most of the time. Thank u for your videos. ⭐🌷

[shecat]

Sometimes it feels like my mom is punking me with things she says. Like the first week i moved her home with me and walked into her room and she asked who i was. I nearly laughed until i realized she was being serious, then i went to my room and had a good cry. I lost my mom in one day. Now im staff. They say things at times you think they surely can't be serious. But they are. One of the first and worse signs with my mom was right after my dad passed and she took on his miserable, stubborn, no filter personality. It cost her some friends.

[Somebodysnoone]

Thank you soo much for this! This has brought me some more clarity that I am so desperately seeking!❤️ I am day 2 of learning of my dad’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis! I have been reading and watching your content since yesterday! He is coming home with me this coming week! I am going to take care of my dad till that day comes and we are going to make the absolute best out of this and I’m going to make sure he has a beautiful quality of life! If you or anyone knows of an amazing support group for caregivers please if you could share I would deeply appreciate it! Bless you and thank you so much!❤

[cathyg]

No formal diagnoses seems to be common. My close friend has dementia, but his PC doctor won't make the diagnosis and he refuses to see a neurologist.

[chrismcgatha]

This isn't technically related, but how to deal with someone with dementia and early onset Alzheimer's (both diagnosed) who has become an alcoholic; drinking from sun up to bedtime in addition to smoking a lot of marijuana. Truly making her even made more difficult to deal with....

[woman]

What to do if they show signs of dementia but can not get them diagnosed?

[Olamchesed]

My dad is more behaviorally challenged in his dementia.

[CAbodyboarding]

No need to pay for formal diagnosis. She has it. I’ll save the copay $

[Freaksnake]

These shorts are important. Many people who might have a parent may be reluctant to commit to the time a whole video is clocked at.

[zzhmxnl]

Wassup with the lashing out at the only caregiver? How do you cope with the verbal abuse ? Curious.

[dannymeske]

I'm sorry doctor when some has dementia you know it especially if they are a spouse!

[maggiemusicandEnglish]

My Dad has an early onset of dementia.
My Grandomther- Dad s Mum had it.
After very serious case of.covid-respirator, 2 years od getting back to almost normal.
My thinking is impaired, I am very forgetful.

[utubestalker.dotcom]

Would be nice to number your facts in the future. If one is not paying attention, your talking points can be meshed into each other causing confusion. If nothing at all, you could have written # on the board

[-xyz-]

Why is everyone so determined to get them diagnosed? It will be obvious soon enough if one has dementia. Many people confuse old age thinking with dementia, happened to my mum. She was incorrectly diagnosed with dementia, but she doesn’t have it. She’s 89, she’s just old but that doesn’t mean dementia. Food has a lot to do with it too. A lack of certain vitamins can bring on what seems like dementia, but once levels get back up to where they need to be, they’re back on track.

[susanmarie]

It’s difficult to get a medical diagnosis for dementia with someone who is resistant to getting tested. They are still functioning and thinking well enough that I cannot force them. And they are in denial about the changes that are happening to them.

[Nancy-cmrh]

Amen, to thinking someone can remember one day very well. & the next day have a bad ❤ thank you Dr. Thank you very ❤

[genacostello]

My mother is failing more and more. I am an oboy child and she refuses to acknowledge that there could be a problem. She is refusing to see a MD. Unsteady gait to the point of needing assistance to step off a curb for example. Making bad financial decisions. Repeating same story over and over in same conversation. Blowing through stop signs because she is sure no one is there. I am at a loss as to what to do.

[janets]

I may move to Belgium so I can get medical assistance in dying if/when I develop dementia. It's a living death that I want no part of.