The 7 Stages of Dementia || Intro to Dementia with Grace || Beginners Series

This series is a basic introduction to this channel about how to manage Dementia, with Grace.

This video Is about the stages of dementia

I believe this is a good place to start learning about Alzheimer’s or any other type of dementia. Come join us inside this 5 day basic course!

Day 1: Intro to channel
Day 2: Stages of Dementia
Day 3: Dementia Behaviors
Day 4: GRACE Behavior Management System
Day 5: How do I find out more? What do all these abbreviations mean? I need more info!

🦩WELCOME!! Happy to have you join us!! I’m Vicky Noland Fitch, BSW/CDP, a Certified Dementia Practitioner.

❤️ Give me some LOVE by hitting that SUBSCRIBE button when you come in! And RING THE BELL!

[OldSoulPammy]

Excellent video. My brother (70) shared this video with me (65) today. I'm considering going to Dr to get exam to establish my baseline, starting to notice short-term memory loss. Our mother and one of her brothers had Alzheimer's. Your video was very helpful, thank you! "Hey from another Southern gal over in Georgia! It's so nice to hear people that sound like me!" 😁. ☮️❤️😎

[miaredding]

Ms. Vickie My Dad passed away this year. I took care of him at home for two years. I wanted to let you know your videos were such a blessing for us. Thank you again.

[Ritasmovies]

I am just beginning a virtual caregiver support group. Your link was recommended by one of the participants. I love you already. Thank you for helping me with my journey.

[cathynichols]

I just found you because I reach out for prayers for my twin sister who went into an Assisted Living facility on Saturday. In just two days of visiting your site I have learned so much and it has been comforting to hear from thise who have had this experience. Thank you so much for what you do and may God bless you abundantly 🙏

[geraldineross]

My husband having Alzheimer’s Dementia and losing his memory in stage four has lost his short term memory, but I swear he can remember everything from his past including coming out of the womb!

[miaredding]

Thank you Ms. Vickie. My Dad is in the later stages of dementia with grace. Thank you for helping countless people. I have been a nurse for years and your videos with such empathy, knowledge and GRACE. Thank you again and God bless.

[PinkMac]

Excellent video my dad has dementia. Ever since my mother passed away it’s been down hill for him . But what’s worse is that he eats very well but is losing weight rapidly. He’s 5’11 n about 145 pounds . He’s in stage 6 . I really don’t know what’s crazing the weight loss .

[yvetteb]

We noticed a difference in our mom when she started calling us multiple times a day and talking about the same thing and not remembering that she already called. She also lost weight and we would ask her what she ate today and she would struggle so hard to remember what she ate. Soon after this we couldn't get a hold of her by phone and when my brother arrived at her home, she was sitting on the floor at the front door and was confused and didn't know why she was there. We took her to her doctor and realized since her last appointment ( 30 days ago)she had lost about 35 lbs. She was hospitalized after no success at gaining the weight back and diagnosed with dementia.

[Stacydsullivan]

Your videos have been so helpful. Thank you! Of course you accent, sweetness and disposition is like the whipped cream and cherry on this tough topic.

[cindypatrick]

I thought my dad just had Alzheimer’s ( his momma had it too and died at age 88), and I thought I knew what stage he was in but in July he had an ischemic stroke, and he had already had numerous “ TIA’S ( mini strokes) through the years, so when I took him to a neurologist for a follow up he told me “ you’re not dealing with one type of dementia, you’re dealing with 3.”🤦‍♀️
My 86 year old dad has only his longest long term memories intact, from age 6 when he got his eye shot out w a BB gun thru age 20 when he met my momma for the very first time.😍
He was constantly asking me about how my mom came into his life, so I finally just wrote their love story down so he can read it every time it comes to his mind.
When I showed him their wedding picture he didn’t recognize that it was them😔.
When I show him pictures of us 5 children he doesn’t recognize us .
One day I walked into his trailer and he asked me, ” whose your father?
Then he caught himself and said, ” I am.”
In the evening I try to keep him entertained by playing Yahtzee, Sorry, trouble or Go Fish.
Or we do puzzles age 3+, but it’s worse than when I taught my 2 grandsons the games, because they eventually were able to learn the games but w dad it’s like the movie FIFTY FIRST DATES, I have to start over explaining things every night😏.
But I am happy to spend this time w him where he still knows me❤️.
Thank you for all your wisdom regarding dementia 🙂.

[geraldineross]

Vicki you are a very amazing person, smart, caring, and loving. I love looking at your sweet happy face on your videos! ❤️

[karenowens]

Thank you. Inprocess of possibly losing home. Husband making all kinds of crazy decisions. I just geel so lost.

[jjschannel]

I'm finding your videos to be very helpful along with the FB group but I think I'll have to skip tomorrow's video and maybe circle back to it at some point. I'm learning so much from the group but I'm not sure I'm ready to hear about what behaviors could possibly come next. Just dealing with todays behaviors is daunting enough for me atm. But thank you for what you're doing Vickie.

[jimmyprater]

Thank you for posting this information, we are in stage 4 or 5 with my father.

[teresaday-fickel]

Wow, your sound is great! Thanks for creating a great environment to listen and watch!

[boveega]

Love your simple explanations. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.

[sherrysmith]

I found you on Facebook. Someone there sent me a link to your videos. I am so thankful to find some information and help! Doctors diagnose and wish you luck! I have no clue where to begin to know where to learn how to best care for my mom!

[JohnSmith-pxcg]

Thank you I'm glad I've found your site. I find it very helpful

[mariatrotter]

I love your accent. Very informative. Thank you

[GeorgeShelby-ie]

Good morning. Well, the first of the year I will be moving with my Uncle who has this illness. His wife will also be assisting me.