Can’t cope

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my husband has dementia. He was diagnosed about 6 years ago, he is still functioning as usual, only forgetting names occasionally. The major problem being he treats me terribly, he calls me names shouts all the time and now he has accused our daughter of stealing his money. She is looking after him 2 days a week but now he doesn’t want her to because he says she does nothing, I know this is not true I am there but he thinks she is. I am elderly myself and I am distressed all the time is there anything the dr could do for his temper.

 

[RMJ7]

Medications, need to be figured into the equation, sometimes certain ones stopped or switched to another type. I would talk to the Doctor ASAP because the temper could get out of hand.

 

[leny connery]

yes, ask your GP. Unfortunately, I read others with the same problem. This is one of the least attractive symptom of dementia/alzheimer, isn't it. there maybe a pill to calm his behaviour down some. it really must be hard to accept this treatment and abusive language and accusations.

 

[Veritas]

my husband has dementia. He was diagnosed about 6 years ago, he is still functioning as usual, only forgetting names occasionally. The major problem being he treats me terribly, he calls me names shouts all the time and now he has accused our daughter of stealing his money. She is looking after him 2 days a week but now he doesn’t want her to because he says she does nothing, I know this is not true I am there but he thinks she is. I am elderly myself and I am distressed all the time is there anything the dr could do for his temper.

You'd rather he had the physical problems, wouldn't you? You need to have a conversation with your GP about this - there are some medications that might help with these behaviours, and it's certainly worth getting back into the system, as it sounds like you've not had much help since he was diagnosed.

 

[Kevinl]

There are medications, however, the use of the Chemical Cosh as it was termed is now frowned down on, we the careers are just collateral damage.
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