Involuntary movement

[graceeey]

Hi I'm a Home Health aide and I'm taking care of an 84 years old male with alzhiemers, I have noticed some jerking movement months ago but it was not often and it was not that strong, 2 weeks ago he fell and had a cut on his head and we rushed him in the ER and after 2 days we got home and he was doing well, Yesterday and today I've noticed something like an involuntary movement with my patient, Even when he was resting. I wonder what it is. Today this morning he fell bc of it and loses his balance. I'm worried

 

[jaymor]

Hi and welcome to Dementia Talking Point.

If you have any concerns please contact his GP and have him checked. It is always better to be safe than sorry.

 

[Izzy]

Welcome from me too.

Are you in touch with the gentleman’s family? I think he certainly needs to be checked over by his doctor.

 

[NORTHSIDE]

Hi, My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimers 7 years ago and over the last 6 months she too has developed involuntary jerking movements. Sometimes it may be one arm or leg, sometimes it seems to be her whole body. But in either case it is a short split second event. I found the following article which refers to a condition called myoclonus which apparently can be associated with dementia. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Myoclonus-Fact-Sheet

 

[RosettaT]

I read about this only yesterday as my husband started jumping about in his sleep and when dosing in his chair.