My sister is going through this with her husband. The Dr keeps telling her ,he's fine. He puts ice cream in the microwave, paper towels in the freezer, loses his phone and blames her. I told her to find another Dr.
Oh wow. Yeah she definitely needs to find new doctor. How old is he? Doctor may just assume if he is in 50s or so that she is exaggerating and that he is too young.
PCP’s frequently miss the diagnosis. My mom blurted out that my daughter thinks I have Alzheimer’s. ( We had never discussed it). My mom was in for her allergies. The doctor talked about her allergies. After that she gave my mom the mini mental test. She passed easily. So my mom gives me the smug look. Then she say “ oh doctor so what do I do about my allergies, you haven’t told me yet!” Doc looks back at me. She was officially diagnosed a year later. So be suspicious with those tests! The clock one and drawing a house are good tests.
Thanks for sharing - I agree, she should seek another opinion. I ended up going to 3 different Neurologist. One of them told us that "50 Year Old Women do not get Alzheimer's". After a PET Scan, MRI, Spinal Tap and Neuropsychological testing - she received the diagnosis.
You are such a kind man. Looking at this video and you don’t have dark circles under your eyes anymore. Just look back at your old videos. You are rested and able to really be there now for your wife. You have done an amazing job caring for her. And did the right thing for you and her. You can continue to love and support her, but as you know, “It’s the Long Goodbye”. Continued blessing on you both 🙏🏼🙏🏼
You are an example of a person using the Internet for the power of good…..educating, teaching compassion & patience. I hope these notes we all leave you (and Theresa too!) encourage you through the good days, but especially the bad ones.
Trey, you have no idea how much you are helping those of us who are struggling with this issue. My mother-in-law is currently going through this and she refuses to leave her home. Thank you for giving us insight and hope. Hope you have a wonderful date night with Theresa!
The clock test was SO frustrating for my mom. Had we known how it was going to upset her, I think we might have skipped it. She was in her 80's and it was blatanty obvious something was very wrong. We knew it even without the clock test.
Thank you for sharing this Trey. My mother had early onset Alzheimer's. I could not understand all the paranoia, aggression, inability to make a shopping list, etc. I was the only family member willing to help and I was overwhelmed to say the least. I hope you and Teresa have a wonderful date night together ❤️
That’s so stressful to see a loved one deteriorating in that manner. I pray for your continued strength. I’m curious and hope you don’t mind me asking: Did the doctors recommend you get genetic testing since early onset is genetic?
The day my late 89 year old mother was asked to draw a clock face was one the most heart-breaking things I had ever witnessed. It didn't help she had been legally blind for years due to Macular Degeneration, therefore had used a talking clock rather than a conventional clock during that time. In hindsight it was a cruel thing to ask her to do.
Excellent explanation of the clock test. Thanks for setting up the P.O. box. Does Theresa get other visitors? If so, consider having a notebook in her room for records of visits and an opportunity to write a brief note. From experience (retired LTC nurse), families aren't always aware of visits made, and residents can't always express who visited and when. Happy to hear you are taking Theresa out for a date night.
What an extraordinarily kind man you are. Date night might or might not go well, but you know how to make the best of it. Even if she forgets it, you will have treated her with the love from the past.
I just had that test done but I didn’t know why. Thank you for sharing. Now I understand why I had to draw ten past 2 while remembering 3 words. Thank God I passed. I wasn’t told why I had to do that. With you sharing I now know. Thank you so much and God bless you and Theresa. I’m happy to hear your having date night. Much ❤to the both of you.🙏
Donanemab. the new wonder drug that should be out by the end of this year. it is expected to slow/ halt the degeneration. with that said, Trey I do admire you so much. am a recovering alcoholic with 35years sobriety. when I went to the rooms of recovery, was told that the men don't stay when their women get sick. when Theresa got sick, you stayed. love you for it!
My mother was already advanced when I could finally get her taken to the hospital. When they diagnosed her, they determined it was terminal and started meds X3. We all knew it was a matter of time, but very hard to hear. Each medication was given in triple doses. Each case is different but it's so refreshing to hear about new medications, my mother just passed and it's devastating. I come back to these videos and I agree completely with your comment.
Thank you for sharing your experiences during this difficult journey - they are informative and inspirational. It is comforting to know Theresa has a devoted advocate.
My friend just did this test, he put 10, 11, 15, 20, 25 on each side. He's only 54 yrs old and has been showing signs the past 3 years. He couldn't believe what he did
Hi Marvin - I’m sorry to learn of these circumstances with your friend. Not sure if you’ve seen my latest video, but my wife died a few months ago at age 55 from this disease. Much love and support to you, your friend and families as you take this journey.
Thank you Trey. I was wondering what things Theresa enjoyed on walks... birds, flowers, certain animals...etc...to possibly send her an enjoyable card to look at on rainy days or sleepless nights. Blessings to you both.
I remember watching a interview of angus young talking about his brother Malcolm young.....founders of rock band ACDC. Angus said he had noticed alot of things Mal was doing that were not right. Towards the end when he had to retire from the band. ..mal was practicing the songs all day til t was time to go on stage ..and it was sad because this was his music he wrote those songs he knew them backwards and forwards. Mal retired in 2014 six yrs after his dementia diagnoses. He passed away 2017... Its a sad sad disease and my heart breaks for those with it and the caretakers or spouses.
Trey, Thank you for keep us up to date on Theresa. She’s so precious❤️ Your story is heartbreaking and I know this is hard for you. Thank you for teaching those of us who don’t know the signs of Early Onset Alzheimer’s. IT’s surprising how many young people have been diagnosed. My prayers are with you both every single day. 🙏🏻❤️
Thank you for the video! In the process of getting my mom diagnosed and I don't think she will pass the clock test sadly. I am wondering if anybody has had their parent or loved one struggle with the concept of pictures? My mom has a photo of her now deceased parents up in picture frame and today she told me that she isn't sure how long they will stay at her home. It's happened before where she thought somebody was at her home when all she saw was a picture.
Theresa would sometimes see a reflection of herself in the mirror and think someone else was in the house. Also, Theresa does not recognize photo's of her younger self and can no longer recognize certain family members in photo albums. Dementia affects one's ability to process information so I can relate to what you are experiencing with you mother. Thank you for your comment Sara and much love and support to you and your family on this journey.
After watching your videos, I realise how little I know about Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease. I had never heard of the clock test, but it makes sense when you talk about all the steps involved that one just takes for granted. Thank you for your information. I hope you and Theresa have a lovely night out. All the best from Ontario, Canada.
Thank you for being so open and honest regarding a loved one being diagnosed with early on set Alzheimer’s. Hope you both have a brilliant date night together.
Thank you for sharing Trey. It is amazing that you were so in tune with Theresa and could pick up on those signs early. Hope you both have fun on your date night! 🎊
I couldn't image loving numbers being diagnosed with alzheimer's or dementia. Theresa seems like someone who excelled at her job and enjoying every day life experiences. She is a beautiful person and seems like the sweetest wife, Sir. You and Theresa have a wonderful time on date night. You both deserve it😉👍Blessings always of much happiness
A few years ago, my physician’s nurse asked me to draw the numerals on a blank clock face. I asked if it were testing for cognitive ability. I have a problem with not remembering what I see, such as which hand is longer, the minute or the hour. But that has been a life long problem! I was over seventy at the time I had this test. I got everything in the correct place but it was messy!
I love the idea of a date night❤ , my mom has a dear friend whose wife suffered from Alzheimer’s, he would take her out to dinner once every week, and she would kind of perk, she would use the silverware and enjoy the surroundings.
Thanks for sharing. This sounds so similar to my mom's story. She passed away in 2018 from early onset Alzheimer's. I'm praying for you and your family during this journey!
i’m pretty sure my mom has early onset, she’s showing quite a few signs, not being able to text or use her phone, she gets stories she tells all messed up, she once forgot how to pump gas into her car and forget how to put it in park, she refuses to believe anything could be wrong so she won’t go get the tests for it! wonder if she’ll let me try the clock test on her?!🤷♀️ thank you for this video!
Hi Lynette - sounds very familiar to my experiences. Theresa also had trouble starting her car and ran the battery dead a few times until I figured out what was going on. Thanks for sharing your story with mom and I hope that you can assist her with getting help. Much love and support to you and your family.
My Dad had dementia and the signs were very obvious.I did not take him to the doctor so they can give him tests or scan his brain that would upset him. We all know there are no effective drugs that work for dementia. Just do things for your mom as if she has been diagnosed already.
Ty Trey for explaining how Alzheimer's begins pre diagnosis. As I have commented before I have Lewy Body Dementia at 58 yrs. My symptoms were forgetting to take a shower or remembering my neighbors names. But Lewy Body fluctuates like a rollercoaster 🎢 and you don't look like you would if you had Alzheimer's such as in Theresa's case by looking lost or befuddled.
@@loridavis5699 wow I was not trying to be proper grammar and or English mode. I studied Pre Medical sciences at College of Notre Dame a Bachelors degree program. We studied mice with ALZ. We studied the brains of the mice. How about that. I now am unfortunately going through breast cancer treatment and once again unfortunately do not use my own brain as proficiently as you use yours. Please forgive me.
@@loridavis5699 give grace to others every once in awhile…you never know what is going on with that person. I could be on this site as a beginning stage of dementia patient. Be blessed in your thoughts
You have amazing strength, and you probably don't realize how helpful you are. Perhaps you can think of it as something good that has come from such pain. My sister had always been "flighty" so it took us a very long time to notice her deficits. We just chalked it up to her normal behavior. I got my feelings hurt regularly when she'd forget important events in my life or to invite me to family gatherings. I thought she was doing it deliberately. I guess it's a relief to know the cause, painful that it is.
Thank you for sharing your story with your sister. It took all of our family time a long time as well to finally but everything together. The diagnosis was helpful to our understanding but also very painful. Much love and support to you and your family.
I will never forget my wife taking the "clock face test" as part of a neuro workup when she was battling terminal cancer. I could see that she understood that the figure she drew didn't much represent a clock face, and it bothered her. It broke my heart. She was a bright and self-actualized person who was in rapid decline as a result of cancer along with high bilirubin/ammonia. I am older now than she was when she died. I draw a clock face from time to time.
John - thank you so much for sharing your about your wife. It really broke my heart as well. It was such a heart wrenching, eye opening moment that really impacted both of us. I had to make a video about it and let others know about the unexpected revelations it provided. Your comment really touches me. Much love and support to you sir.
We love and thank you for these videos. I pray the Lord brings you comfort every time you are in need. Lord God help Trey and glorify yourself, somehow in this situation.
I'm so glad you're making theses videos. They seem to really help you knowing we are interested in what you two are going thru and teaching so many that they are not alone. Bless you both ❣️
Thank you for your comment and support Jackie. Yes indeed it is a big help to know that folks are interested and these videos are helping others. Blessing to you as well.
Have a wonderful date night, Trey, with Theresa. Looking forward to your video sharing the fun! Your videos are very informative and easy to follow (and thanks for not playing background music.)
Thank you for sharing with us. Your videos are a learning tool. I remember when my late husband was asked this same question and he was unable to draw on the time on clock.. Another question asked was what the date is. Many people who suffer from dementia do not know the day of the week or date.
Thank you for your comment Deedee. Yes, Theresa struggled with that as well - especially as time went on. These days she no longer knows what day it is or even the year. She has forgotten her age and when she was born.
The sad part is that to fail in the clock test, your condition means quite progressed Alzheimer's. There's no test to identify the problem in an earlier stage. When a person cannot pass the clock test, it's already quite progressed. Quite late, in my view. Thank you for your valuable posts. THANK YOU ❤️❤️❤️
I am glad you have gotten her the help and support she needs. Very painful to watch someone you love decline. Hang in there prayers of comfort for you.
Thank you, Trey, for sharing your and Theresa’s story. One of my best friends passed away from early onset Alzheimer’s. I would see him when I could but we lived 800 miles apart, so I only saw “snapshots” of his disease on my periodic visits. Your videos help me understand what he and his wife and kids went through. You are a good man for creating these videos that are truly helping so many others. God bless you both.
You did a great job explaining this, Trey. You're helping SO many people with your videos! 🙏🏻 I'm guessing you're helping yourself as well. I went through a lengthy challenging period that just about broke me, but as soon as I started reaching out to help others in the same boat, I felt as if my personal struggle suddenly had a larger meaning and purpose. In return, we receive love & support and don't feel so alone.
I’m glad you explained this more thoroughly because when I heard you mention it in another video I thought this is a very simple effective way to test their cognitive mind set in a simpler kind way.
I also was in the doctors office when my dad was given the clock test. So heartbreaking! 😢 Enjoy your date night! ❤ Looking forward to seeing you two soon!
Awww, date night sounds wonderful! She'll be so excited for that Im sure! I hope y'all have a great time! Lots of love and prayers to you both! You have some goodies coming your way, Theresa! I can't wait to see your beautiful face and smiles after your date night! Have a ball! 🙏💜🙏
I've been on a new health plan for the last two years. I have had an annual in home physical with a nurse twice now. I was asked to remember three words that she told me. Then I ,too, was asked to draw that clock, passed both times. However, I was never told why. So, thank you for clearing that up for me. My dad died of Dementia in 2013. So, I know the struggle. You are a very loving, kind, and compassionate man. She's so blessed to have you, especially in her time of need.
I teach non native English speakers English and I draw clocks all the time. I draw pictures with clocks on them and then ask 'what time did he get up this morning, then another clock for 'what time did he have breakfast etc. etc. My mind has clocks galore so if the day came that I am asked to draw a clock and am unable to do so it would be rather frightening.
Prayers for you and Theresa. My husband has Lewy Body dementia and had to do the clock test also. He couldn’t do it. Stay blessed and enjoy your date night!🙏💕
What an informative video about the clock test. You did a great job of explaining how it works. I know seeing the clock Theresa drew must have been a shock! So glad you got the PO Box so people can send cards and notes to the two of you. I know you’ll enjoy reading them to her and making new memories of your time together.
I remember the clock test with my Mom. We have Alzheimer's in my family and she was 82 at the time, so I wasn't shocked, but it still hit me so hard. I call it a win that she held out as long as she did. Her Mom was severely impaired and died at only 69. Now my Mom is 89, and she is still herself, but she's very confused all the time. It's painful. I just try to be cheerful and always let her know everything is ok. I never show my frustration. I had to learn this though. Short visits are best for everyone ❤️
I'm a 64yr old woman & recently done the clock test amongst other tests. My ADHD impacts my life sometimes & this was the outcome of my tests. Keep searching for answers & don't give up even when you're overwhelmed. Greetings from Queensland Australia.
When we took my in laws for these tests my father in law couldn't even draw the clock! Or answer and of the doctors questions. My mother in law told us if she had known she was taking tests she would have studied! They both failed everything! And coupled with so many other serious and dangerous things happening we decided to move them into an Assisted Living Facility. But after they refused to move we had to have my sister in law take them to the zoo while we moved their family room furniture into their apartment so that things were more familiar to them when they got there. When they got to their new apartment my FIL said, "wow, this looks like our house, but it's not. What did we do to be moved here?" And then started yelling and arguing with everyone. That is when the nightmare really started and they were assigned attorneys by the court even though their Trust gave my husband and his brother the right to make decisions when they became incapable! 9 months later and $80,000.00 in attorneys fees my FIL passed away and my MIL decided not to fight us. The attorneys lied to them and promised that they would help them move back home even though it was too dangerous to return them to their 17 acre cattle ranch. The whole ordeal was a huge nightmare for my husband, his brother, sister in law and me. The whole world surrounding Alzheimers and what families go through is very exhausting for all involved. My Mother in Law recently passed away at 96, 9 years after we moved them to an Assisted Living. She couldn't talk, feed herself, had to wear diapers, and just sat and stared at the TV watching cartoons. It was very sad. Now we are in the process of settling her estate. The last 9 years have been very hard to go through but you do what you have to do. Thank you for opening up the Alzheimers Dialog. So many people do not understand how serious and hard it is. Our government really needs to step up and help families deal with the ramifications and expenses of this awful disease. Thank You. And I hope you have a wonderful date with your wife!
Thank you for commenting and sharing. It's stories like yours that we all need to hear about to gain a better understanding of the family impact. It is my passion to continue sharing this journey to further that effort. Much love and support to you and your family.
Thank you Trey. You are helping so many people with these educational videos. I think of the two of you often throughout my day, I’ve shared your story with my husband. His Mom and my Dad both had dementia. It is heartbreaking. Wishing you both a lovely date night.❤
Trey, thank you again for another informative video. I myself am having issues with memory but when my doctor gave me the clock test, I passed with flying colors. However, she mentioned four different items that you find in a kitchen, and told me then in a couple of minutes she was going to ask me about them again as she continued to speak to me about other things. Within a few minutes, she asked me what the four items were. I couldn't remember. I asked her are the items that are in the kitchen and she said yes. Still no memory of what the four items were. I jokingly asked my doctor if she would give me credit for at least remembering that they were kitchen items. She just kind of laughed and blew it off. I am 70 and I guess I'm in beginning stages. I find everyday, numerous times everyday, facing memory challenges. I am enjoying your videos. Blessings to you and Teresa
Thank you for sharing Mary and I am glad these videos are helpful. It is my desire to be completely open about our life, in this regard, to spread awareness. You will be in my thoughts, much love and blessings to you as well.
I have had to administer the clock test to patients and I had one gentleman draw a watch with no face and one drew a round circle with all of the numbers in the center of the circle. Such an awful disease. I’m glad you have a special night planned for your wife. Such a nice, thoughtful thing to do for her. Prayers for both of you.
Thank you for the comment and support Ann. Also, your care for those affected by this disease is greatly appreciated. Prayers for you as well, much love.
Thanks for telling people about the clock test. It would be handy for somebody who thinks that their love one may have an issue going one in the brain and to give that info to their Doctor. Thanks
This floated through my feed and I've been binge-watching your older vids all day. Thank you for doing such a great job for Theresa and for the community benefiting from your RUclips and other efforts! Please take breaks when you need to, you must read comments and msgs 20 hrs/day! I just watched your vid on 'financial preparations' & reminds me to get busy finding an elder law attorney to bring my own affairs up to date as I'm watching my parents go through this, Mom's been in MC in Ga for 3 months. BTW, I miss Pinellas Co SO much (lived there for 15 yrs) and can't wait to move back!
Thanks for you comment and support- good to hear from a fellow Pinellas County resident ! Much love and support to you and your family on this journey with mom.
Thank you. I’ve been a little concerned about my memory, although I did understand the errors in the clock test. I’m a female sho just turned 57. I’m sorry, that must have been a shock to such a young couple! How is Theresa adjusting to her living quarters. Thoughts and prayers as you battle this cruel giant!
Theresa is doing better with the consistency of staying at memory care. Not sure if you saw my most recent video but we had a bit of a hiccup after bringing her back home for a visit. I appreciate your prayers and support.
Thank you so much for the informative video! Thank you for taking the time to make the clock example of what you two went through with that. You are so informative and I appreciate you! Looking forward to your next video, and I wish you a very happy date night, that is wonderful news! God bless you both!
This was informative and helpful, Trey. I had never heard of this test. But I do tutor kids in elementary school that have trouble learning, and one of the things I often do with them is to work on learning to tell time. There are many details to understand and a few basic concepts to grapple with. The students seem to enjoy the challenge. But once you know, you know, right? Well, your video shows clearly that such understanding can begin to break down, and when it does, those are important signals that something is changing. It is an important revelation!
Hi Marilyn! Thanks so much for your comment. This video was so important for me to make and I hope it reaches many. Witnessing my wife inability to tell time was a defining moment and was the very beginning to the understanding of this journey we were already on, but didn't know about yet.
Thank you for this. I know it will give many of us a heads up when our partners start to decline. Honestly, as you talked about this, I sat here and mentally drew a clock. As of now, I got it right. Thank you again.
Hi, my name is Mike and I am blind. I know what you are going through. My mom died of Alzheimer’s in 2020 when I checked the time I just use my iPhone I wonder though how a doctor would test a blind person with the time on how to draw a clock with a blind person with dementia.
They use the word memory test, three to five words are given, example, apple, house, and baby. Conversation continues for awhile then the doctor ask the person to repeat the words from earlier. There are other non-visual test.
You are doing the right thing for you and Theresa. I took care of my mother in law with this and it's sad and very hard. Thank you for sharing your life this way you are helping so many other's. Have a nice date night! ♥️🙏
My sister is going through this with her husband. The Dr keeps telling her ,he's fine. He puts ice cream in the microwave, paper towels in the freezer, loses his phone and blames her. I told her to find another Dr.
Oh wow. Yeah she definitely needs to find new doctor. How old is he? Doctor may just assume if he is in 50s or so that she is exaggerating and that he is too young.
PCP’s frequently miss the diagnosis. My mom blurted out that my daughter thinks I have Alzheimer’s. ( We had never discussed it). My mom was in for her allergies. The doctor talked about her allergies. After that she gave my mom the mini mental test. She passed easily.
So my mom gives me the smug look. Then she say “ oh doctor so what do I do about my allergies, you haven’t told me yet!”
Doc looks back at me. She was officially diagnosed a year later. So be suspicious with those tests! The clock one and drawing a house are good tests.
Thanks for sharing - I agree, she should seek another opinion. I ended up going to 3 different Neurologist. One of them told us that "50 Year Old Women do not get Alzheimer's". After a PET Scan, MRI, Spinal Tap and Neuropsychological testing - she received the diagnosis.
We’ve all done stuff like that.
Agree…find another Dr
You are such a kind man. Looking at this video and you don’t have dark circles under your eyes anymore. Just look back at your old videos. You are rested and able to really be there now for your wife. You have done an amazing job caring for her. And did the right thing for you and her. You can continue to love and support her, but as you know, “It’s the Long Goodbye”. Continued blessing on you both 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you for your kind words and support!
You are an example of a person using the Internet for the power of good…..educating, teaching compassion & patience. I hope these notes we all leave you (and Theresa too!) encourage you through the good days, but especially the bad ones.
They absolutely do! Thanks so much for your kind words and support.
Trey, you have no idea how much you are helping those of us who are struggling with this issue. My mother-in-law is currently going through this and she refuses to leave her home. Thank you for giving us insight and hope. Hope you have a wonderful date night with Theresa!
The clock test was SO frustrating for my mom. Had we known how it was going to upset her, I think we might have skipped it. She was in her 80's and it was blatanty obvious something was very wrong. We knew it even without the clock test.
I'll keep Theresa in my prayers and pray for some better things on the horizon, to stop this disease.
Thank you for sharing this Trey. My mother had early onset Alzheimer's. I could not understand all the paranoia, aggression, inability to make a shopping list, etc. I was the only family member willing to help and I was overwhelmed to say the least. I hope you and Teresa have a wonderful date night together ❤️
That’s so stressful to see a loved one deteriorating in that manner. I pray for your continued strength. I’m curious and hope you don’t mind me asking: Did the doctors recommend you get genetic testing since early onset is genetic?
Thank you for sharing Audrey, I can certainly relate. I appreciate your words and support!
Thank you for taking the time to explain this. These things are so eye-opening for those who are just learning about dementia.
The clock test was an ineffective way to test the Clinically blind individual. That was cruel and uneducated.
@@jeanne_margaret that is a worthy point to be made. I would agree.
The day my late 89 year old mother was asked to draw a clock face was one the most heart-breaking things I had ever witnessed. It didn't help she had been legally blind for years due to Macular Degeneration, therefore had used a talking clock rather than a conventional clock during that time. In hindsight it was a cruel thing to ask her to do.
Thank you for sharing and I am so sorry that you both had to endure that moment.
Excellent explanation of the clock test. Thanks for setting up the P.O. box. Does Theresa get other visitors? If so, consider having a notebook in her room for records of visits and an opportunity to write a brief note. From experience (retired LTC nurse), families aren't always aware of visits made, and residents can't always express who visited and when. Happy to hear you are taking Theresa out for a date night.
That is a great idea!
I write it on my Aunts calendar when we visit, when her hairdo day is, when her foot Dr is coming, etc. She is in a nursing facility.
Great idea - Thank you !!
What an extraordinarily kind man you are. Date night might or might not go well, but you know how to make the best of it. Even if she forgets it, you will have treated her with the love from the past.
I just had that test done but I didn’t know why. Thank you for sharing. Now I understand why I had to draw ten past 2 while remembering 3 words. Thank God I passed. I wasn’t told why I had to do that. With you sharing I now know. Thank you so much and God bless you and Theresa. I’m happy to hear your having date night. Much ❤to the both of you.🙏
Thank you for your comment. I'm glad this video was helpful and I appreciate your support. Much love to you as well.
Donanemab. the new wonder drug that should be out by the end of this year. it is expected to slow/ halt the degeneration.
with that said, Trey I do admire you so much. am a recovering alcoholic with 35years sobriety. when I went to the rooms of recovery, was told that the men don't stay when their women get sick. when Theresa got sick, you stayed. love you for it!
Thank you for commenting and sharing Karen, I appreciate your words. Much love !!
My mother was already advanced when I could finally get her taken to the hospital. When they diagnosed her, they determined it was terminal and started meds X3. We all knew it was a matter of time, but very hard to hear. Each medication was given in triple doses. Each case is different but it's so refreshing to hear about new medications, my mother just passed and it's devastating. I come back to these videos and I agree completely with your comment.
I forgot to thank you for this channel and how you are helping others.
Thank you Regenia !
Thank you for sharing your experiences during this difficult journey - they are informative and inspirational. It is comforting to know Theresa has a devoted advocate.
My friend just did this test, he put 10, 11, 15, 20, 25 on each side. He's only 54 yrs old and has been showing signs the past 3 years. He couldn't believe what he did
Hi Marvin - I’m sorry to learn of these circumstances with your friend. Not sure if you’ve seen my latest video, but my wife died a few months ago at age 55 from this disease. Much love and support to you, your friend and families as you take this journey.
Thank you Trey. I was wondering what things Theresa enjoyed on walks... birds, flowers, certain animals...etc...to possibly send her an enjoyable card to look at on rainy days or sleepless nights.
Blessings to you both.
What a wonderful idea! I would like to know this as well.
Theresa love Owls, Elephants, Dolphins and Pelicans !! Thanks so much for your question and support. Much love
I remember watching a interview of angus young talking about his brother Malcolm young.....founders of rock band ACDC. Angus said he had noticed alot of things Mal was doing that were not right. Towards the end when he had to retire from the band. ..mal was practicing the songs all day til t was time to go on stage ..and it was sad because this was his music he wrote those songs he knew them backwards and forwards. Mal retired in 2014 six yrs after his dementia diagnoses. He passed away 2017... Its a sad sad disease and my heart breaks for those with it and the caretakers or spouses.
It's very sad indeed. Thank you for sharing this Christine.
Enjoy date night. Looking forward to seeing Theresa.
Trey, Thank you for keep us up to date on Theresa. She’s so precious❤️
Your story is heartbreaking and I know this is hard for you. Thank you for teaching those of us who don’t know the signs of Early Onset Alzheimer’s. IT’s surprising how many young people have been diagnosed. My prayers are with you both every single day. 🙏🏻❤️
Thank you Gloriann for your words, prayers and support. Much love
Thank you for the video! In the process of getting my mom diagnosed and I don't think she will pass the clock test sadly.
I am wondering if anybody has had their parent or loved one struggle with the concept of pictures? My mom has a photo of her now deceased parents up in picture frame and today she told me that she isn't sure how long they will stay at her home. It's happened before where she thought somebody was at her home when all she saw was a picture.
Theresa would sometimes see a reflection of herself in the mirror and think someone else was in the house. Also, Theresa does not recognize photo's of her younger self and can no longer recognize certain family members in photo albums. Dementia affects one's ability to process information so I can relate to what you are experiencing with you mother. Thank you for your comment Sara and much love and support to you and your family on this journey.
Very good information. Our primary care Dr. checks my husband and me every year. Take care.
You are a great person and an excellent husband.
I'm pulling for you and Theresa.
After watching your videos, I realise how little I know about Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease. I had never heard of the clock test, but it makes sense when you talk about all the steps involved that one just takes for granted. Thank you for your information. I hope you and Theresa have a lovely night out. All the best from Ontario, Canada.
Thank you for your comment and support!
Thank you for being so open and honest regarding a loved one being diagnosed with early on set Alzheimer’s. Hope you both have a brilliant date night together.
Thank you Della!
Thank you for sharing Trey. It is amazing that you were so in tune with Theresa and could pick up on those signs early. Hope you both have fun on your date night! 🎊
I couldn't image loving numbers being diagnosed with alzheimer's or dementia. Theresa seems like someone who excelled at her job and enjoying every day life experiences. She is a beautiful person and seems like the sweetest wife, Sir. You and Theresa have a wonderful time on date night. You both deserve it😉👍Blessings always of much happiness
Thank so much Frances!!
Thank you for explaining the clock test and how it is hard for people with Alzheimer’s.
What a wonderful loving husband. I hope you and Teresa have a fun date night. 🙏🙂
Trey, Thank you for sharing the your world with us. I’m glad you have an upcoming date night with Theresa.. ENJOY
This is so helpful. Thank you for sharing your journey. Prayers for you and Theresa.
Thank you Melissa!
A few years ago, my physician’s nurse asked me to draw the numerals on a blank clock face. I asked if it were testing for cognitive ability. I have a problem with not remembering what I see, such as which hand is longer, the minute or the hour. But that has been a life long problem! I was over seventy at the time I had this test. I got everything in the correct place but it was messy!
Thanks for sharing Maggie. May you continue to everything in the correct place!!
Thank you for sharing Theresa’s story!!!
Your a wonderful husband!!!
I love the idea of a date night❤ , my mom has a dear friend whose wife suffered from Alzheimer’s, he would take her out to dinner once every week, and she would kind of perk, she would use the silverware and enjoy the surroundings.
Thanks for sharing. This sounds so similar to my mom's story. She passed away in 2018 from early onset Alzheimer's. I'm praying for you and your family during this journey!
I'm sorry to learn of your mothers passing. Thank you for your prayers and support. Much love to you and your family.
i’m pretty sure my mom has early onset, she’s showing quite a few signs, not being able to text or use her phone, she gets stories she tells all messed up, she once forgot how to pump gas into her car and forget how to put it in park, she refuses to believe anything could be wrong so she won’t go get the tests for it! wonder if she’ll let me try the clock test on her?!🤷♀️ thank you for this video!
Hi Lynette - sounds very familiar to my experiences. Theresa also had trouble starting her car and ran the battery dead a few times until I figured out what was going on. Thanks for sharing your story with mom and I hope that you can assist her with getting help. Much love and support to you and your family.
My Dad had dementia and the signs were very obvious.I did not take him to the doctor so they can give him tests or scan his brain that would upset him. We all know there are no effective drugs that work for dementia. Just do things for your mom as if she has been diagnosed already.
Ty Trey for explaining how Alzheimer's begins pre diagnosis. As I have commented before I have Lewy Body Dementia at 58 yrs. My symptoms were forgetting to take a shower or remembering my neighbors names. But Lewy Body fluctuates like a rollercoaster 🎢 and you don't look like you would if you had Alzheimer's such as in Theresa's case by looking lost or befuddled.
Hi Tory - thank you for commenting and sharing you story. Much love and support to you and your family on this journey. You will be in my thoughts.
@@tpippen75 Ty so much ☺️🤗
Thanks!
Small donation to the “pizza date night fund”. 🍕👩❤️👨
Thank you so much Rachel !!!
@@rachellucky so very sweet, may God Bless You.🤗
Back in my pre med college time we where researching ALZ in mice. It was rewarding to know we where trying to help.
You were in pre-med and do not know how to use the words were and where in proper context?
@@loridavis5699 wow I was not trying to be proper grammar and or English mode. I studied Pre Medical sciences at College of Notre Dame a Bachelors degree program. We studied mice with ALZ. We studied the brains of the mice. How about that. I now am unfortunately going through breast cancer treatment and once again unfortunately do not use my own brain as proficiently as you use yours. Please forgive me.
@@loridavis5699 give grace to others every once in awhile…you never know what is going on with that person. I could be on this site as a beginning stage of dementia patient. Be blessed in your thoughts
@@deanawells4395 we all need to remember your wise words.....Thank You and God Bless you and Your Family.🤗🙏
Thank you Deana for your contribution in research. Much love
Have a wonderful date night! ❤
You have amazing strength, and you probably don't realize how helpful you are. Perhaps you can think of it as something good that has come from such pain. My sister had always been "flighty" so it took us a very long time to notice her deficits. We just chalked it up to her normal behavior. I got my feelings hurt regularly when she'd forget important events in my life or to invite me to family gatherings. I thought she was doing it deliberately. I guess it's a relief to know the cause, painful that it is.
Thank you for sharing your story with your sister. It took all of our family time a long time as well to finally but everything together. The diagnosis was helpful to our understanding but also very painful. Much love and support to you and your family.
Thank you so much...and you enjoy your date night❤!
I will never forget my wife taking the "clock face test" as part of a neuro workup when she was battling terminal cancer. I could see that she understood that the figure she drew didn't much represent a clock face, and it bothered her.
It broke my heart.
She was a bright and self-actualized person who was in rapid decline as a result of cancer along with high bilirubin/ammonia.
I am older now than she was when she died.
I draw a clock face from time to time.
John - thank you so much for sharing your about your wife. It really broke my heart as well. It was such a heart wrenching, eye opening moment that really impacted both of us. I had to make a video about it and let others know about the unexpected revelations it provided. Your comment really touches me. Much love and support to you sir.
Thank you so much for this simple example of declining memory and thought process.
Hello thank you so much for your helpful videos information. I hear 👂 people with Alzheimer’s disease love to hear 👂 they favorite music????
Yes, Theresa loves music and still remembers the names of songs/bands and can sing along.
Thank you for all this valuable information. My best to you and your wife.
We love and thank you for these videos. I pray the Lord brings you comfort every time you are in need. Lord God help Trey and glorify yourself, somehow in this situation.
Thank you Shelly !
Oh boy, you really meant it when you vowed, “in sickness and in health.” Very admirable. God bless.
Have a fun date night. You are a national treasure. Thank you for sharing this journey.
Thank you Michelle!!
I'm so glad you're making theses videos. They seem to really help you knowing we are interested in what you two are going thru and teaching so many that they are not alone. Bless you both ❣️
Thank you for your comment and support Jackie. Yes indeed it is a big help to know that folks are interested and these videos are helping others. Blessing to you as well.
Have a wonderful date night, Trey, with Theresa. Looking forward to your video sharing the fun! Your videos are very informative and easy to follow (and thanks for not playing background music.)
Thank you for sharing with us. Your videos are a learning tool. I remember when my late husband was asked this same question and he was unable to draw on the time on clock.. Another question asked was what the date is. Many people who suffer from dementia do not know the day of the week or date.
Thank you for your comment Deedee. Yes, Theresa struggled with that as well - especially as time went on. These days she no longer knows what day it is or even the year. She has forgotten her age and when she was born.
The sad part is that to fail in the clock test, your condition means quite progressed Alzheimer's. There's no test to identify the problem in an earlier stage. When a person cannot pass the clock test, it's already quite progressed. Quite late, in my view. Thank you for your valuable posts. THANK YOU ❤️❤️❤️
They will have to change that test moving forward. I don't know if my kids can read an analogue clock face: they are digital beings! lol
I have thought the same thing!!
Why not teach them? It’s still a useful tool. And a reference they will need to understand when someone says clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
I am glad you have gotten her the help and support she needs. Very painful to watch someone you love decline. Hang in there prayers of comfort for you.
Thank you Hoover
Oh, that will be nice 🥰🙏🏝👏🏼
Thank you, Trey, for sharing your and Theresa’s story. One of my best friends passed away from early onset Alzheimer’s. I would see him when I could but we lived 800 miles apart, so I only saw “snapshots” of his disease on my periodic visits. Your videos help me understand what he and his wife and kids went through. You are a good man for creating these videos that are truly helping so many others. God bless you both.
Hi Bob - Thanks so much for you comment and support. I appreciate you sharing about your friend. God bless you as well.
You did a great job explaining this, Trey. You're helping SO many people with your videos! 🙏🏻 I'm guessing you're helping yourself as well.
I went through a lengthy challenging period that just about broke me, but as soon as I started reaching out to help others in the same boat, I felt as if my personal struggle suddenly had a larger meaning and purpose. In return, we receive love & support and don't feel so alone.
Thank you Dr. Katel. Indeed it has been helpful to share our journey. The support has been overwhelming and much appreciated.
I’m glad you explained this more thoroughly because when I heard you mention it in another video I thought this is a very simple effective way to test their cognitive mind set in a simpler kind way.
I also was in the doctors office when my dad was given the clock test. So heartbreaking! 😢
Enjoy your date night! ❤ Looking forward to seeing you two soon!
It was definitely a heartbreaking moment. Thank you for sharing Debbie and I appreciate your support.
God bless you! Thank you for sharing
Awww, date night sounds wonderful! She'll be so excited for that Im sure! I hope y'all have a great time! Lots of love and prayers to you both!
You have some goodies coming your way, Theresa! I can't wait to see your beautiful face and smiles after your date night! Have a ball! 🙏💜🙏
Thank you Lori!! Looking forward to presenting the goodies to Theresa.
I've been on a new health plan for the last two years. I have had an annual in home physical with a nurse twice now. I was asked to remember three words that she told me. Then I ,too, was asked to draw that clock, passed both times. However, I was never told why. So, thank you for clearing that up for me. My dad died of Dementia in 2013. So, I know the struggle. You are a very loving, kind, and compassionate man. She's so blessed to have you, especially in her time of need.
Thank you Judy for your kinds words and support. I am glad to know that this video was helpful. Much love
I teach non native English speakers English and I draw clocks all the time. I draw pictures with clocks on them and then ask 'what time did he get up this morning, then another clock for 'what time did he have breakfast etc. etc. My mind has clocks galore so if the day came that I am asked to draw a clock and am unable to do so it would be rather frightening.
Prayers for you and Theresa. My husband has Lewy Body dementia and had to do the clock test also. He couldn’t do it. Stay blessed and enjoy your date night!🙏💕
Thank you Diane for your support and for sharing about your husband. Much love to you both on this journey.
@@tpippen75 Thank you Trey and you also. I try to take one day at a time. 🙏💕
What an informative video about the clock test. You did a great job of explaining how it works. I know seeing the clock Theresa drew must have been a shock! So glad you got the PO Box so people can send cards and notes to the two of you. I know you’ll enjoy reading them to her and making new memories of your time together.
Thank you for your comment and support !
I remember the clock test with my Mom. We have Alzheimer's in my family and she was 82 at the time, so I wasn't shocked, but it still hit me so hard. I call it a win that she held out as long as she did. Her Mom was severely impaired and died at only 69. Now my Mom is 89, and she is still herself, but she's very confused all the time. It's painful. I just try to be cheerful and always let her know everything is ok. I never show my frustration. I had to learn this though. Short visits are best for everyone ❤️
Thank you for sharing about your Mom and Grandma. Much love and support to you and your family.
Very good video and important information! Thanks for sharing and give Theresa an extra kiss for us.😊
Absolutely !!
I'm a 64yr old woman & recently done the clock test amongst other tests. My ADHD impacts my life sometimes & this was the outcome of my tests. Keep searching for answers & don't give up even when you're overwhelmed. Greetings from Queensland Australia.
Hello Deborah - thank you for your comment. Much love and support to you.
Really good information...thank you!
Prayers for you and Theresa. Thank you for keeping us updated.
God bless you. You're a one in a million spouse.
Thank you for sharing so clearly the journey you are both on. It is certainly helpful in understanding dementia. Wishing you a happy date night 💐
When we took my in laws for these tests my father in law couldn't even draw the clock! Or answer and of the doctors questions.
My mother in law told us if she had known she was taking tests she would have studied! They both failed everything! And coupled with so many other serious and dangerous things happening we decided to move them into an Assisted Living Facility. But after they refused to move we had to have my sister in law take them to the zoo while we moved their family room furniture into their apartment so that things were more familiar to them when they got there. When they got to their new apartment my FIL said, "wow, this looks like our house, but it's not. What did we do to be moved here?" And then started yelling and arguing with everyone. That is when the nightmare really started and they were assigned attorneys by the court even though their Trust gave my husband and his brother the right to make decisions when they became incapable! 9 months later and $80,000.00 in attorneys fees my FIL passed away and my MIL decided not to fight us. The attorneys lied to them and promised that they would help them move back home even though it was too dangerous to return them to their 17 acre cattle ranch. The whole ordeal was a huge nightmare for my husband, his brother, sister in law and me. The whole world surrounding Alzheimers and what families go through is very exhausting for all involved. My Mother in Law recently passed away at 96, 9 years after we moved them to an Assisted Living. She couldn't talk, feed herself, had to wear diapers, and just sat and stared at the TV watching cartoons. It was very sad. Now we are in the process of settling her estate. The last 9 years have been very hard to go through but you do what you have to do.
Thank you for opening up the Alzheimers Dialog. So many people do not understand how serious and hard it is. Our government really needs to step up and help families deal with the ramifications and expenses of this awful disease. Thank You. And I hope you have a wonderful date with your wife!
Thank you for commenting and sharing. It's stories like yours that we all need to hear about to gain a better understanding of the family impact. It is my passion to continue sharing this journey to further that effort. Much love and support to you and your family.
Good information. Thank you for sharing.
Great information. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your date night together!
Thank you Trey. You are helping so many people with these educational videos. I think of the two of you often throughout my day, I’ve shared your story with my husband. His Mom and my Dad both had dementia. It is heartbreaking. Wishing you both a lovely date night.❤
Thank you for your words and support Patti !
Good guy, he has a lot of incondicional towards here
Thank you for sharing this information.
I believe this tidbit can help a lot of people, say hi to Theresa❤️
I know you both will so enjoy date night. Wishing you both the best. Can't wait to see you 2. Sending hugs to you both.
Trey, thank you again for another informative video. I myself am having issues with memory but when my doctor gave me the clock test, I passed with flying colors. However, she mentioned four different items that you find in a kitchen, and told me then in a couple of minutes she was going to ask me about them again as she continued to speak to me about other things. Within a few minutes, she asked me what the four items were. I couldn't remember. I asked her are the items that are in the kitchen and she said yes. Still no memory of what the four items were. I jokingly asked my doctor if she would give me credit for at least remembering that they were kitchen items. She just kind of laughed and blew it off. I am 70 and I guess I'm in beginning stages. I find everyday, numerous times everyday, facing memory challenges. I am enjoying your videos. Blessings to you and Teresa
Thank you for sharing Mary and I am glad these videos are helpful. It is my desire to be completely open about our life, in this regard, to spread awareness. You will be in my thoughts, much love and blessings to you as well.
I have had to administer the clock test to patients and I had one gentleman draw a watch with no face and one drew a round circle with all of the numbers in the center of the circle. Such an awful disease. I’m glad you have a special night planned for your wife. Such a nice, thoughtful thing to do for her. Prayers for both of you.
Thank you for the comment and support Ann. Also, your care for those affected by this disease is greatly appreciated. Prayers for you as well, much love.
That clock test is amazing. Thank you for sharing your journey. God bless you and Teresa. ❤❤
Thank you Catherine and God Bless you as well.
God bless you for your TLC for your dear wife. 😔❤🙏
So helpful ❤ you’re an amazing person . Just wow.
Very interested. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for telling people about the clock test. It would be handy for somebody who thinks that their love one may have an issue going one in the brain and to give that info to their Doctor. Thanks
I'm so sorry. This is very tough news to receive. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife.
This floated through my feed and I've been binge-watching your older vids all day. Thank you for doing such a great job for Theresa and for the community benefiting from your RUclips and other efforts! Please take breaks when you need to, you must read comments and msgs 20 hrs/day!
I just watched your vid on 'financial preparations' & reminds me to get busy finding an elder law attorney to bring my own affairs up to date as I'm watching my parents go through this, Mom's been in MC in Ga for 3 months.
BTW, I miss Pinellas Co SO much (lived there for 15 yrs) and can't wait to move back!
Thanks for you comment and support- good to hear from a fellow Pinellas County resident ! Much love and support to you and your family on this journey with mom.
Looking forward to seeing the new video. I pray for you both. God bless stay strong 💟
Thank you. I’ve been a little concerned about my memory, although I did understand the errors in the clock test. I’m a female sho just turned 57. I’m sorry, that must have been a shock to such a young couple! How is Theresa adjusting to her living quarters. Thoughts and prayers as you battle this cruel giant!
Theresa is doing better with the consistency of staying at memory care. Not sure if you saw my most recent video but we had a bit of a hiccup after bringing her back home for a visit. I appreciate your prayers and support.
Thank you for this interesting explanation. ❤️
Thank you so much for the informative video! Thank you for taking the time to make the clock example of what you two went through with that. You are so informative and I appreciate you! Looking forward to your next video, and I wish you a very happy date night, that is wonderful news! God bless you both!
Thank you Lori !! God bless you as well.
Have fun on your date night! Looking forward to meeting your sweetheart.
This was informative and helpful, Trey. I had never heard of this test. But I do tutor kids in elementary school that have trouble learning, and one of the things I often do with them is to work on learning to tell time. There are many details to understand and a few basic concepts to grapple with. The students seem to enjoy the challenge. But once you know, you know, right? Well, your video shows clearly that such understanding can begin to break down, and when it does, those are important signals that something is changing. It is an important revelation!
Hi Marilyn! Thanks so much for your comment. This video was so important for me to make and I hope it reaches many. Witnessing my wife inability to tell time was a defining moment and was the very beginning to the understanding of this journey we were already on, but didn't know about yet.
Thank you for sharing
Thank you for this. I know it will give many of us a heads up when our partners start to decline. Honestly, as you talked about this, I sat here and mentally drew a clock. As of now, I got it right. Thank you again.
I'm glad this video was helpful. Thank you James for your comment and support.
Hi, my name is Mike and I am blind. I know what you are going through. My mom died of Alzheimer’s in 2020 when I checked the time I just use my iPhone I wonder though how a doctor would test a blind person with the time on how to draw a clock with a blind person with dementia.
They use the word memory test, three to five words are given, example, apple, house, and baby. Conversation continues for awhile then the doctor ask the person to repeat the words from earlier. There are other non-visual test.
You are doing the right thing for you and Theresa. I took care of my mother in law with this and it's sad and very hard. Thank you for sharing your life this way you are helping so many other's. Have a nice date night! ♥️🙏
Thankyou, Trey