alzheimer's disease

Hi there, I'm concerned for my mum's emotional wellbeing. My dad has Alzheimer's and can be very, very critical of my mum. He blames her for everything, any negative feelings or anything that goes wrong. He also says spiteful jokes and hurtful comments a lot. My mum does so so well to deal with...

Hi , my name is Ruth and I care for my partner who is 70 and has Alzheimer's . I am about to retire from work so that I can be there for him 24/7 without having to compete with pressure of being able to balance work life with home life and the added complications that come with caring for...

My mum with Alzheimer's has very recently started asking how long she has to stay "in this place" meaning her house she's lived in for 40 years. She's also been telling my aunt she stayed over somewhere else like a home but I know she's not been anywhere. It's happened just after Christmas so...

I have been on lower doses of memantine hydrochloride for Alzheimer's for a month now starting with a 5ml pill increasing to the 20ml I am now on. I am now having a common side affect of dizziness and stumbling should I stop taking them as I can't get advice from the doctors as it's a weekend...

Hi all I am new to the forum so I’m hoping I’m posting in the right place! My husband was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s in October (he’s only 53) and as required we notified the DVLA. They have advised he can continue to drive having obtained information from the medical team and...

My mom has early onset Alzheimers and my dad wants to be her PCA. Everything I am seeing says that he is not allowed. Does anyone provide care for their spouse and get paid to do it? If so, what is the process? Thank you!

Hi my dad has Altzeimers in the early stages - we are looking for a way to have someone live in but their role would actually be part time - really just ensuring he has his meals cooked and a little light house work. I’ve looked at live in carer companions but the cost is prohibitive and he...

Hello, I've been following threads since my partner was diagnosed with Alzheimer's,possibly with lewy body, in 2021. I've found experiences very helpful and feel I may be able to add some experiences of my own that may be helpful.

Hi, my mother has Alzheimer’s and lives with my husband and I. Been awake since 4am (not unusual) worrying about the impact of the situation, feeling guilty about feeling resentful about caring for Mum, missing my Dad who died in January, worrying about my husband who is having cancer treatment...

I care for my 83 year old mum, who has been diagnosed with stage 6 Alzheimer’s. I tend to do ok, but this one has me stumped. What do any of you do, or how do you cope when the sufferer wants to go somewhere, when thst is simply not possible. Mum thinks she’s living back in her home town...

I feel sad tonight. I have just argued with my sister, who is my closest sister and friend, Incredibly, we have never had a cross word between us. I am in my 60s and she is 6 years younger. I always thought we were almost of one mind, as we were so similar. However, since the both of us...

Hi everyone, this is a difficult one, my sister has Alzeihmers and is having 1 to 1 care in a care home, doubly incontinent, and I would say mid to late stages. She started refusing food about 3 months ago, and sometimes will eat just a few mouthfuls and has to be encouraged to drink, ( she does...

My 75 year old wife has recently been diagnosed with mixed Alzheimer's and vascular dementia, although I first noticed symptoms seven years ago. She is, thankfully, still positive although she is forgetful and sometimes confused. But since her diagnosis, we have met a number of lovely people...

I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2019 following full assessments and scans. Yesterday in a room full of people I was told I should not be telling people I have alzheimer's as "there is obviously nothing wrong with you." I have suffered a few negative comments in the past but this blatant...

My husband was diagnosed two years ago with Alzheimer’s. He’s on Donezipil and Metazipine. To the outside world he’s lovely, kind, jokey etc, however he does repeat stories and gets words wrong. My problem however, is that he’s so angry with me, only me. It’s constant, I can’t do or say...

My sister was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about 4 years ago, when she was 64, so we assume she'd had it for some time before that. She's coping really well but she has almost constant low level nausea. She's alright first thing in the morning but it kicks in after she's been moving around for a...

Hi my mother has Alzheimers and has a live in carer paid for now by the council. So far so good but she calls me everyday about 10 times which can be overwhelming as i see her everyday after work and on weekends.

My MIL has Alzheimer's and last year was sectioned for 2 months for aggressive behaviour, paranoia and wandering. She was discharged and lived at home with my FIL since. Recently, the paranoia and aggression has been getting worse. Nearly every evening she gets out of the house and either...