My wife was diagnosed with Early On-set Alzheimer's approx 14 Years ago. 2 months ago we admitted her to a very good care Home. She seems to have settled-in very well. However, quite often when visiting her she is making a continuous low level whining noise. This also happens when I am not there.
The care home has not been able to identify the cause of this noise.
I have a theory as follows. In a "nut shell", my wife's brain is slowly dying. If a part of my own body were "dying" I would be in pain and would take medication to control the pain. If a part of my brain started to die off I am sure that I would get a headache. I would then take pain killers.
Does anyone know if pain killers are routinely prescribed to Alzheimer's sufferers?
The care home has not been able to identify the cause of this noise.
I have a theory as follows. In a "nut shell", my wife's brain is slowly dying. If a part of my own body were "dying" I would be in pain and would take medication to control the pain. If a part of my brain started to die off I am sure that I would get a headache. I would then take pain killers.
Does anyone know if pain killers are routinely prescribed to Alzheimer's sufferers?