Hello i currently am in a situation of caring for a man who has lived with me now for 20 years, he has Down syndrome, and Alzheimer’s and it is very frustrating dealing with him. I find myself losing patience. If anyone understands Down syndrome a personality trait is stubbornness. But he is also very limited verbally with much difficulty speaking, and now moments where He appears not to have a clue what I’m telling him. I know he can’t help it, but it makes it extremely difficult to communicate with him at all. I don’t know whether Alzheimer’s presents differently in someone with a mental and social, verbal disability or if it is similar. Just reaching out to see if anyone else has similar situation?
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Hello @Jewelk and welcome to this friendly and supportive forum. There is a lot of shared experience of dementia to be found here, so I am glad you have joined us.
I am sorry to read of your situation. I'm afraid I don't have any knowledge or experience the issues you mention, but I'm sure others do and will be along with their suggestions.
I just wanted to welcome you, and hope you will find this forum useful for information, and any particular advice if you need it, do just ask, as members here really do want to help.
I am sorry to read of your situation. I'm afraid I don't have any knowledge or experience the issues you mention, but I'm sure others do and will be along with their suggestions.
I just wanted to welcome you, and hope you will find this forum useful for information, and any particular advice if you need it, do just ask, as members here really do want to help.
Hello @Jewelk Welcome from me too.
I don`t know if these links will help you but I`m posting it just in case.
www.alzheimers.org.uk
www.alzheimers.org.uk
I don`t know if these links will help you but I`m posting it just in case.
Dementia and Down's syndrome
People with Down's syndrome have a higher risk of developing dementia. A person with Down’s syndrome may have similar symptoms as someone without Down’s syndrome. However, there can be some differences around changes in behaviour and personality.
www.alzheimers.org.uk
Supporting a person with a learning disability and dementia
There are various ways to treat and support someone with dementia who also has learning disabilities. Here, we outline some of these treatments and provide tips for carers.
www.alzheimers.org.uk
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