@Babymare01
@Moose1966
Still at the same stage with my Mum 78yrs, since March, after Dec-Feb and a chest infection thinking this is it!
Mum is mostly non verbal. Smiles & laughs, will say a few incoherent words and out of the blue will say something clear as day.
Walks a few steps only with two people assisting her.
Pureed & mashed food, Fortasip drinks, or drinks from a sippy cup with assistance.
They’ve even managed to reduce her Quetiapine from 75mg to 12.5mg a day, with no signs of aggression. All other meds stopped.
For the first time in 5 mnths, since being moved to Hospital/Nursing level she has gained a little bit of weight, as she now isnt sleeping as much and falling asleep while eating. Sitting in the lounge in a wheeled lazy boy, in between sleeping, quite alert especially when music is on.
Dr has also had her on a daily low dose anti B to ward off UTI’s, which has been the cause of her sudden decline over the last year.
Although in end stage Alz, I never thought that Mum losing mobility and ability to speak, would be a better blessing than being in Dementia Care, talking & walking, but constantly agitated, aggressive, mood swings..... hope that doesnt sound harsh