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Alzheimer's Disease Progression? My Mom has AD. She rarely speaks now, but can still walk. She is 66 now. |
She has been on Aricept for 4 years. Recently, she has begun to hit dad and scream uncontrollably at times. She also removes her clothes and wanders at times. Her doctor has added sedatives to try to keep her calm and at home as long as possible. She cannot be left alone at all now. She is still able to control her bladder and bowels. She eats little, but can still eat. She weighs 84lbs now. What happens now? I know it gets worse instead of better. Can anyone tell us what you have seen in your loved ones with this disease and how it progresses. How much longer does he have with her? And how can we convince him that he can get help instead of trying to do it all alone? We would like to see home health care come in at times. Do you have any information or suggestions? I am a home care nurse. You're right I wont lie to you it is only going to get worse. All of the symptoms you describe are classic. Some relief may come when she is no longer able to walk but, that's when the heavy lifting, diapers, bed sores, and choking really start to happen. In my opinion (I am not a doctor) your mother is already gone. The woman you knew just isn't able to show herself anymore. Its you father you really need to be worried about. I don't know where you live but if you email me I will do my best to locate resources in your area that may be able to help. It sounds like she is nearing the end. I would say this will probably be over within eight months to a year. Sorry your family is going through this. I see it everyday and the damage it does not only to the patient but the whole family...Its a NASTY disease that robs a person of their own existence. Hope I can help. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. deepest sympathies to you and your family. Don't really know what to say, only that this is very tragic. I am so sorry for your situation. I have lots of aquaintences with parents in this situation, as well as my own. All I can say is we have tons of stories. My mom has been gone for 2 years. Now, some of the stories are funny. They sure weren't then. Once the alzheimers patient gets to the point of being abusive, they don't seem to be unhappy. Most AD victims that I am aware of tend to decline slowly for a long while (up to 10 years) and then take a steep decline that lasts less than a year before death. There are alzhiemers support groups which you should check out. It is so hard to get the well parent to accept help. They seem to think that they should be able to do it all by themselves. What you don't want is the stress of the disease to take your dad down prematurely. Good luck in this very tough journey. Hi, I don't have any information, I wish I could help. I just wanted to stop by and say that my prayers are with you and your family--I can't imagine how hard that must be. My grandpa deals with dementia, which isn't half as progressed as what your mom has been dealing with, but I know it's so hard. Anyways, I just wanted to say that I will be praying for you all. God bless, Beth All I can offer you is a hug. I can't even imagine how hard it must be for you & your family. Bless your hearts for trying to handle this alone! I hope you can get some home care for her soon, it would really help. My 4 sisters & I took care of my mom for a few years, but during her last years we had to get some home care during the day & we still cared for her in the evenings - she didn't have control of her bowels & was confined to her wheel chair. It was very sad to see her live that way and even more sad to let her go... God Bless You & Your Family!!! And Good Luck! I really feel for you. Several years ago I lost my mom to Alzheimer's Disease. I cared for her almost 24/7 until she died. I taught preschool three mornings a week and took her to daycare during that time.Her daycare actually cost more than my salary, but I loved my job and needed a break. She only had a few times when she would scream if I left her for a minute to go to the bathroom. Because she had diabetes when she reached a point where she couldn't eat, she died rather quickly and very peacefully. Hospice was a great help.(She had a living will which stated that she did not want to be tube fed.) Losing her was like losing a baby, because I had done everything for her for so long. I still grieve for her. I had lost my only sister 5 years before. My family was no help. I had to do everything for her. We had some good times during her illness. I would hold onto her and sing "Little Red Caboose" when I took her to the bathroom. She loved to be treated like my preschoolers. She said, "You are the mama now and I am the kid". She was one of the easier to care for AD patients. You and your father are in my prayers. Tell him if he gets some help, he will stay stronger and will be able to take care of her longer. God bless all of you. I lived it. |
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