This video was SPOT ON! My mom has all the symptoms. The mail issue opened our eyes to my mom’s dementia. She didn’t understand the bills anymore. She’d panic on some statements thinking she owed a fortune and other things she would throw out, such as a $3000.00 check. My sister took over her bills and did auto payments. Thank you so much for this important video. I could hug you. ❤❤❤❤❤
Probably the 2 things that really made it clear that my grandmother had developed dementia was her kitchen table had mail piled up all over it, and there was only just enough space for 1 or 2 people to barely sit down and eat a small plate of food. She also loved to sew, but her formerly fairly tidy home had unfinished sewing projects sprinkled throughout the place. She also one day couldn't find her way to drive to a doctor's appointment, and she had been going to that same clinic for years. She thankfully had enough cognition and sense to turn around and find her way home. It was at that point that my Aunt slowly started to move her into her house permanently, having her spend more and more time there until eventually the dementia was so bad that she got power of attorney and sold my grandma's house. That said, It's extremely important to remember not to play Google Doctor/Armchair Psychologist with your family members. I'm glad you mentioned this in the video! People will live down to your expectations, and I've read an article or two about an otherwise well-intentioned but naïve spouse bringing their partner into a doctor's office and asking for an early-onset dementia examination, only to find that it was mostly coming from the spouse talking down to their partner so often that they just kinda gave up around home, even though they were performing very well at work and away from their spouse. Thank you for also bringing up that memory loss, slowing down, and repetitive stories or behaviors are not always signs of dementia, but could be related to depression or another mental health problem. Elderly people are especially at risk of depression due to loss of mobility and the freedom that comes with it, children having all moved out and being independent, no longer having a job to occupy themselves, and feeling isolated, especially as older relatives they grew up knowing pass away and they lose friends.
I'm so glad the information is helpful to you. There are so many considerations when it comes to figuring out the problem, that consulting with your medical team just makes sense!
What are some physical changes with early or moderate dementia? My mom lives with my sister and has started shuffling, tripping over her own feet, falling and "forgetting" how to get up. She often acts like a 2nd grader when it comes to everyday things like dinnertime. When she comes to my house, maybe I'm tougher on her because I don't let her run my life to her liking. Maybe I need to talk to a therapist! 😮 Before he died, my dad had talked of the possibility that Mom might have early stages of dementia. This was about 5 years ago.
I'm sorry for the stressors in your family. It sounds like a thorough medical examination could really help to differentiate what is happening for your mother.
What about a person mixing up reality vs. a fantasy or dream in their head? Is this a symptom? Or blocking out memories of a whole day, such driving to a strange neighborhood at night in the rain....
I like what everyone is saying. It could be a symptom of dementia, or could be due to something else. Checking in with your care team could really help you figure it out.
You forgot one sign:rummaging. This is when they look through drawers and cabinets “seeing what they’ve got”. They take everything out, leaving a big mess for you to clean up. They move or throw away important things like bills. Social security cards end up in the recycling. Every day is a treasure hunt for their caretakers.
@@thisbeautifulbrain We live with my mother-in-law and we have gotten in touch with her doctor but when a person comes out to the home to do Alzheimer's/dementia test on her, it's always the same kind of test and it's an easy kind of test that anybody can do. It's a clock test. Every time she finishes the test they'll tell my husband that his mother doesn't have Alzheimer's/dementia. So we're having it rough trying to find the right person who can test her at home. She can't leave the home because she has a severe hip problem, where her hip keeps popping out of joint. And also my husband is going through caregiver burnout because he does more for her than his siblings, and his mom won't sign any papers to give him POA over her health or finances. And I know by experience that if he don't have POA that he's limited on what he can do for his mom. 😢
@@Parker_World_Tv You're right, a brief cognitive screen isn't going to give good data on how her brain is working. I also empathize with the difficulty of finding someone who could test her in the home, as that is challenging in general. I'm sorry for the stress. I'd start by getting a list of local neuropsychologists, and calling each (likely just leaving a brief message) asking if they or anyone they know is able to do in-home evaluations (explaining the situation).
@@thisbeautifulbrain We're going to try and get some professional help for my mother-in-law. I've got another question to ask you about. I have the rare condition called idiopathic intracranial hypertension otherwise known as (pseudo tumor cerbri) I'm currently taking diamox to keep my spinal fluid pressure down. I've already had a surgery on my brain in 2020, the surgeon did a catherization type of surgery where he put a stent up through my groin, and all the way up and he was able to insert the stent into one of my veins in the right side of my brain to open it up because it was so narrow that my spinal fluid was having trouble draining out of my brain correctly. My question is: With the rare condition that I have, will that cause me to get dementia or Alzheimer's?
@@Parker_World_Tv I'm so sorry that you have to deal with this rare condition. In my review of research on IIH, it appears that cognitive functioning has not been a routine part of examination for these patients (so less is known about the cognitive impact and risk of dementia). A 2019 study found that cognitive impairment in several different areas can be common with IIH disease, and that interventions to reduce CSF pressure are key to preventing/treating cognitive problems. I'm glad that you are receiving treatment, and would suggest that continued follow up with your providers (along with a focus on healthy living and maintaining a balanced body weight) will be crucial to reducing risk.
I'm 43 and so scared because this is been happening to me. For 3 years now my memory has been bad, in the last 6 months it's declined greatly, and ij the last 2 months significantly to where I can't function every day. I boil hot dogs but sit down and forget about it. Every single time I walk into a room I find myself playing around with various items on a counter or table because I'm unsure why I'm in that room, I just know I had a reason for going there but by the time I get in the room, which could be just a few seconds to walk from the couch to the kitchen, I've completely forgotten why I'm entering the room. The mental confusion is so bad and I've been trying so hard to figure out how to manage this alone, but my husband is helping. We're both afraid and don't know where to begin or who to reach out to for help managing daily life now with my severe memory issues before my appointment at the Memory Clinic which is a few months from now. I don't know what to do we don't know what to do. I try to set alarms but it doesn't always help. I'm afraid and idk what to do
I'm so glad you're seeking help. The Memory Clinic is a great place to start, and I would call them and ask to be put on a cancellation list so you might be able to get in sooner. In the mean time, working with your husband to make things work as well as you can is a good plan.
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This video was SPOT ON! My mom has all the symptoms. The mail issue opened our eyes to my mom’s dementia. She didn’t understand the bills anymore. She’d panic on some statements thinking she owed a fortune and other things she would throw out, such as a $3000.00 check. My sister took over her bills and did auto payments. Thank you so much for this important video. I could hug you. ❤❤❤❤❤
I'm so glad it's helpful to you, and appreciate your positive feedback so much!
Probably the 2 things that really made it clear that my grandmother had developed dementia was her kitchen table had mail piled up all over it, and there was only just enough space for 1 or 2 people to barely sit down and eat a small plate of food. She also loved to sew, but her formerly fairly tidy home had unfinished sewing projects sprinkled throughout the place. She also one day couldn't find her way to drive to a doctor's appointment, and she had been going to that same clinic for years. She thankfully had enough cognition and sense to turn around and find her way home. It was at that point that my Aunt slowly started to move her into her house permanently, having her spend more and more time there until eventually the dementia was so bad that she got power of attorney and sold my grandma's house.
That said, It's extremely important to remember not to play Google Doctor/Armchair Psychologist with your family members. I'm glad you mentioned this in the video! People will live down to your expectations, and I've read an article or two about an otherwise well-intentioned but naïve spouse bringing their partner into a doctor's office and asking for an early-onset dementia examination, only to find that it was mostly coming from the spouse talking down to their partner so often that they just kinda gave up around home, even though they were performing very well at work and away from their spouse.
Thank you for also bringing up that memory loss, slowing down, and repetitive stories or behaviors are not always signs of dementia, but could be related to depression or another mental health problem. Elderly people are especially at risk of depression due to loss of mobility and the freedom that comes with it, children having all moved out and being independent, no longer having a job to occupy themselves, and feeling isolated, especially as older relatives they grew up knowing pass away and they lose friends.
I'm so glad the information is helpful to you. There are so many considerations when it comes to figuring out the problem, that consulting with your medical team just makes sense!
An excellent explanation
So glad it was helpful, Michele!
Thank you for sharing your videos! Love your hair!
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Thank you so much for this educational video, we learned so much.
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What are some physical changes with early or moderate dementia? My mom lives with my sister and has started shuffling, tripping over her own feet, falling and "forgetting" how to get up. She often acts like a 2nd grader when it comes to everyday things like dinnertime. When she comes to my house, maybe I'm tougher on her because I don't let her run my life to her liking. Maybe I need to talk to a therapist! 😮
Before he died, my dad had talked of the possibility that Mom might have early stages of dementia. This was about 5 years ago.
I'm sorry for the stressors in your family. It sounds like a thorough medical examination could really help to differentiate what is happening for your mother.
Sounds like she is having memory issues. My mom has frontal temporal dementia…my dad had Alzheimer’s…
What about a person mixing up reality vs. a fantasy or dream in their head? Is this a symptom? Or blocking out memories of a whole day, such driving to a strange neighborhood at night in the rain....
I like what everyone is saying. It could be a symptom of dementia, or could be due to something else. Checking in with your care team could really help you figure it out.
You forgot one sign:rummaging. This is when they look through drawers and cabinets “seeing what they’ve got”. They take everything out, leaving a big mess for you to clean up. They move or throw away important things like bills. Social security cards end up in the recycling. Every day is a treasure hunt for their caretakers.
Cindy, that's such a good point. Rummaging is certainly a concern when it's unproductive and detrimental to their daily lives.
What about someone repeatedly asks the same question every 5 to 10 minutes?
I'd be concerned about repeat questions at that level, and would seek professional help.
@@thisbeautifulbrain We live with my mother-in-law and we have gotten in touch with her doctor but when a person comes out to the home to do Alzheimer's/dementia test on her, it's always the same kind of test and it's an easy kind of test that anybody can do. It's a clock test. Every time she finishes the test they'll tell my husband that his mother doesn't have Alzheimer's/dementia. So we're having it rough trying to find the right person who can test her at home. She can't leave the home because she has a severe hip problem, where her hip keeps popping out of joint. And also my husband is going through caregiver burnout because he does more for her than his siblings, and his mom won't sign any papers to give him POA over her health or finances. And I know by experience that if he don't have POA that he's limited on what he can do for his mom. 😢
@@Parker_World_Tv You're right, a brief cognitive screen isn't going to give good data on how her brain is working. I also empathize with the difficulty of finding someone who could test her in the home, as that is challenging in general. I'm sorry for the stress. I'd start by getting a list of local neuropsychologists, and calling each (likely just leaving a brief message) asking if they or anyone they know is able to do in-home evaluations (explaining the situation).
@@thisbeautifulbrain We're going to try and get some professional help for my mother-in-law. I've got another question to ask you about. I have the rare condition called idiopathic intracranial hypertension otherwise known as (pseudo tumor cerbri) I'm currently taking diamox to keep my spinal fluid pressure down. I've already had a surgery on my brain in 2020, the surgeon did a catherization type of surgery where he put a stent up through my groin, and all the way up and he was able to insert the stent into one of my veins in the right side of my brain to open it up because it was so narrow that my spinal fluid was having trouble draining out of my brain correctly. My question is: With the rare condition that I have, will that cause me to get dementia or Alzheimer's?
@@Parker_World_Tv I'm so sorry that you have to deal with this rare condition. In my review of research on IIH, it appears that cognitive functioning has not been a routine part of examination for these patients (so less is known about the cognitive impact and risk of dementia). A 2019 study found that cognitive impairment in several different areas can be common with IIH disease, and that interventions to reduce CSF pressure are key to preventing/treating cognitive problems. I'm glad that you are receiving treatment, and would suggest that continued follow up with your providers (along with a focus on healthy living and maintaining a balanced body weight) will be crucial to reducing risk.
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I'm 43 and so scared because this is been happening to me. For 3 years now my memory has been bad, in the last 6 months it's declined greatly, and ij the last 2 months significantly to where I can't function every day.
I boil hot dogs but sit down and forget about it. Every single time I walk into a room I find myself playing around with various items on a counter or table because I'm unsure why I'm in that room, I just know I had a reason for going there but by the time I get in the room, which could be just a few seconds to walk from the couch to the kitchen, I've completely forgotten why I'm entering the room.
The mental confusion is so bad and I've been trying so hard to figure out how to manage this alone, but my husband is helping. We're both afraid and don't know where to begin or who to reach out to for help managing daily life now with my severe memory issues before my appointment at the Memory Clinic which is a few months from now.
I don't know what to do we don't know what to do. I try to set alarms but it doesn't always help. I'm afraid and idk what to do
I'm so glad you're seeking help. The Memory Clinic is a great place to start, and I would call them and ask to be put on a cancellation list so you might be able to get in sooner. In the mean time, working with your husband to make things work as well as you can is a good plan.
You probably entered into peri menopause. You should look into taking bio identical hormones.
Have you tried Vitamin B12? excellent.
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Congratulate yourself when you remember why /what you went into that room for 🎊
@@leslieh3785I second this. I've been on hormone therapy since my mid 30s. It changed my life for the better.