“Stages of Dementia and What to Expect,” Rachel N. Hart, D.O.

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“Stages of Dementia and What to Expect,” Rachel N. Hart, D.O.

[Nello]

My wife is 88 and is probably in her 8th year . She sleeps for at least 12 hours is incontinent needs my help in getting dressed, bathing and eating, she has a good appetite but likes to touch her food and anything in reach. She has almost no speech. Her demeanor is her best feature, always pleasant, sits and watches tv all day and is always willing to go to bed at 10:00 pm .I would suppose she is in a very late stage. I feel blessed to be able to care for and do not feel burdened in any way.

[CreatingwithWinglessAngel]

My dad was having hallucinations and falling a lot he couldn’t sleep very well and he was very sick. I felt so guilty about putting him in the hospital but his vitals said otherwise.high blood pressure high blood sugar high blood sodium. The doctors said I did the right thing for him.

[yesmum]

I would add in the last stages how one can get mean and hell all the time no matter what they are told, shown or done. They call 911 and say they are being mistreated no matter where they are.

[balzoemg]

I’m 35 and have to document all my Dr appointments, make groceries list & TO-Do list to remind myself. I think most people do this and don’t have dementia

[paulapino]

Thank you so much for this video. My mom is currently being evaluated to know if she is indeed suffering from early stage of dementia. As family members not knowing what is going to happen is so scary and this video is incredible helpful to know what to expect in these cases. So Thank you!

[timarledge]

You are right on all points my mother had this and it is a bad problem for all people I would not wish this on anyone.

[elainelearmonth]

This was so good to watch... put a lot of things into perspective about a family member. Thank you 😊

[dorothynas]

Every single thing that she mentioned my mom is experiencing

[mahnazqaiser]

Excellent!My mother has recently been diagnosed, and it's very helpful to know what to expect and how to deal with it.

[BJ-kzbb]

This is a VERY informative video. We are in the early stages. Thank you for this information. I’m able to share this information with my family.

[kendrasuper]

Thank you! This information is thorough and concise. Very helpful!

[ivanoarendse]

Thanks Rachel, very insightful! And will definitely be helpful throughout My day as I go through them with mom

[Dirtydollars]

My grandma either talking to ppl that’s not there or she’s singing loud for hours and hours … also nothing she say make sense or knows anything we talking about .. barely remember ppl .. almost have to feed her as well and her food is like baby food

[pitcat]

This is very informative, but what if a loved one exhibits some bits and pieces of each stage at the same time?

[denisejones]

Question if anyone can address it.
What does one do when someone is dealing with a combination of the stages. Let's say 2 things in Stage 1; 3 things in Stage 2; 3 things in Stage 4 to just give an example? What then?

[anaceliacasorso]

Do you have this steps on writing so I can print them?. Thank you

[eifionjones]

In other words kid you do not have a clue, why do doctors have to pretend they understand but obviously do not

[jo]

Good info, but stop saying «these people » like they’re a nobody.