I attended my mother's dementia diagnosis. Our family doctor (who she'd seen for years and years) talked to her, asked her what her home address and phone number were, and her response was to look at me and hope I'd fill in. I did not. He asked a few other questions which my mother was excellent at evading, while repeating things she'd already said 3 or 4 times that session. I had already described in detail her getting lost in familiar places, and losing her ability to use common technology that she had been competent with for years if not decades. Doc pointed out to me that her high intelligence had allowed her to cover up her growing deficits with obfuscation, distraction, and repeating herself. Her personality definitely was changing, and she was losing her hearing as well. Her behavior around others seemed off, but she had nearly stopped associating with others, claiming that they ignored her when it likely was she was saying things that made little sense. Now I realize that she'd been in ongoing development of dementia for as much as 20 years, from what I saw and experienced since the year 2000. But only after the damage is done does a diagnosis become possible in most cases IMHO.
This is such valuable information. I learned a lot and think more videos like this would be so helpful. My dad had issues with all six cognitive domains long before his diagnosis at age 86. We had no idea he had dementia. We just thought the problems were due to aging, his "normal quirks" and some medications he was taking. My dad passed away in June, almost 6 years after his diagnosis, but I still follow your channel and watch your videos because I have made it my mission to try to help others, because we had no help at all when it came to his dementia. I found your channel in my desperate search for information and guidance and it was such a huge help, and a comfort to not feel quite so alone in the journey.
This was the best description of diagnosis criteria I have heard. I have struggled with getting the right and accurate information regarding my wife for so long. This video helped me retract a lot of things in the years past and pug issues in. For a long time I felt there were problems but could not get her to pursue getting help and have never had any help so time and life progressed and about one and a half years ago overnight she exhibited such things that it was evident. Although it doesn’t change her condition it helps me to be able to connect the dots. I’m like that, I’m a HVAC technician so I always want to fix things. It’s killing me that I can’t fix her. Thanks for your passion and knowledge.
I realize this is outside the topic, What about those texting inappropriate things to your SO and you’re so livid you can’t be civil.😅 Tell me that’s not mind numbing.😂 Should I tell her to go label herself?
Wow! The timing of this particular video is UNREAL!! My husband has his brainscan tomorrow and I was asking myself what criteria would they be basing their diagnosis on. I know the technician/doctor won't see on the brainscan what you just cited but, at least I know now what to look for. Thanks be to God for your great, informative videos!! They have enabled me to learn and prepare for what is ahead. The Lord Bless you!!
Good info. Thank you. Seeing this in other people-friends, distant relatives, etc is one thing…seeing this in a person you’ve been married to for nearly 50 years is a WHOLE OTHER THING -VERY difficult to deal w/. Thank you for your videos-they’re helping me a lot to deal w/ my loved one.
Yes, more please! I found this to be very helpful in understanding my mom's vascular dementia. And most likely this has been going on for some time, but my dad and I didn't recognize what was going on as a part of dementia. Thank you!
after my mom goes into a delirium state for 24 to 48 hours she crashes real hard as if she has run a marathon.....these delirium episodes seems like they were triggered a year and a half ago after each dental visit......but now the delirium is popping up without the dental visits....is there a medicine she can take to stop this from happening?@@DementiaCareblazers
Yes, my 68 yr old brother in law has good memory for the most part, and passed the memory test quite well. (the clock test was very bad). But most others were "OK" The real problem is, he will refuse pills, can't help make a bed, stares into space, doesn't understand he needs to drink/eat what is healthy. Has no interests, just TV. A bit of wandering in the night. No changing clothes or showering unless told too. We have to do his talking for him with doctors, cannot make simple food, just get a yogurt, a simple thing. Will wander off to bed early without telling us.... Knows his 3 wives names, his kids, his jobs, us, can even at times appear almost "normal" but anyone talking to him talks like he is 6 years old, it's just what people do....like I say, that memory test, he passed, knowing the date, month, mostly remembering words, math I'd have trouble with under stress....those tests seem all wrong for his type of dementia...he did not know his town, as he lives with us on an island, but did not know to say the name of it.... The clock test kinda was the only thing that proved dementia.
Great information. I would be interested in more videos like this . Thank you . You have been so helpful understanding my husband's Alzheimer's struggle .
I've recently been diagnosed with dementia and going thru the process of trying to figure out which one, but due to hallucinations think it's lewy body.....sigh. Your videos are very helpful, I've watched several but really liked this one where you break down the different areas and how each one affects a person's behavior differently.
My mother in law was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia 2 years ago. The best thing we did was take her to a neurologist. The medications brought her back to us. Not 100 percent but the improvements have been amazing. Her GP did not recommened or refer her to a neurologist, it seemed so hopeless and frustrating, we did the research and found a local neurologist on our own. Best thing we could have done. Wishing you healing and health.❤
Really great information. Although I am a retired OR RN Clinician with some 5 years of psych thrown in, much of this is new to me. My younger sister has dementia and early onset Alzheimer's. I've recommended your page to her son as well as my brother. We're all learning...
Being a Careblazer is made easier with Dr. Natali’s help, such as this presentation. We’re not alone, we have an attractive supporter. My wife of 65 years was a bright educator who now has learning and short term memory loss. Fortunately she has retained her sense of humor, so we’re muddling through. Dr. N, please keep making these videos. Thanks.
This is very helpful! My husband had a boating accident early Aug. followed by a broken tibia, surgery, plates pins and so much confusion. Fast forward 3 months and he is diagnosed with Cerebral Amyloid Antipathy CAA. His symptoms emulate Dementia with memory, complex tasks, talking about things that have not happened. He is only in his 60s💔 I’m learning a lot from your channel and am taking it a day at a time. Thank you!
My father and I have ADHD (me, diagnosed; him, undiagnosed but textbook/definitely has it). We tick so many boxes for dementia through ADHD symptoms. In fact my father had a reaction to his Covid shot, affecting his mental health due to severe insomnia. I had to take him to a psychologist to help him work on anxiety and sleep hygiene/help him understand what was going on as he was freaking out. Everyone kept saying "ooh, sounds like dementia"... and i had ro point out, those symptoms were his baseline/totally normal (his whole life... including stories as far back from when he was a toddler), just exaggerated with the lack of sleep that started after his Covid shots. I now wonder if dementia is really hard to pick up in people with ADHD?? Our executive functioning is terrible, we lose things all of the time, we get lost/completely forget were we parked the car if in acrush, use "thingo" and "what's its name" all of the time, blurt out really inappropriate stuff if we're stressed or multi tasking etc.... im covered in bruises that i have no idea where i got them (constantly running into table corners and doors etc)... my Dad knocked off two car doors in two days when he was rushing to prepare for a long outback trip (reversed out of the garage with door open... yes, twice!).... we both drive off with stuff on the roof of the car etc. I was working from home to meet a deadline/really busy and stressed + couldnt find my document hole punch anywhere (absolutely needed as was doing hardcopy records for the Accountants)... i found it about a month late in my fridge 😂. How on earth with either of us ever get picked up early for dementia (touch wood we dont get!)/early intervention?? Or is there a chance we'd get misdiagnosed with dementia (when it's regular ADHD with natural cognitive decline of aging)? Are people with ADHD more prone to dementia? This is a topic that might be helpful to discuss further? Thanks!
My husband is ADHD for sure, but dementia on both sides of his family - so for me it's going to be harder. But I do see it. He is firstly brilliant, so for him to use a word as similar in structure to the word he wants to use but completely unrelated is one, two is picking up an object that is simple and not recognizing it (a detangler comb), or hearing a word in conversation and saying I don't know what that is (mascara). So it is a bit harder to discern. He can't have any, and I mean ANY distractions now when doing bills, thank God he was/is a geek and it's in spreadsheets. Though the future on this is going to be a shitty battle I fear. I have inattentive ADD, but there is no dementia in my family other than normal aging forgetfulness.
@@marywiggins7411 oh, ok. That sounds tough but very obvious signs then. That's very helpful to identify quickly and seek medical support. My friend's father got diagnosed very late - purely because he refused to go to the Dr/was in denial (and quite scared, which is understandable). Since going on medication he's improved immensely, but still very tough. It's a shame he didn't get help earlier. Thank you for the examples with your husband. Hope you're all doing ok. Glad to hear you dont have dementia in your side of the family x
Answer father and son with ADHD: My daughter and I have ADHD. You both should try medication and se if get better. Take med 4-6 weeks and evaluate. It’s not sure it does. You could probably evaluate your father also. 🌹
@@martinasikk6162 not everyone wants to go on meds, so perhaps lay off on the ‘should’? My offspring and I all have ADHD, both inattentive and hyperactive, and NONE of us have any desire to go on medication because the long term side effects can be horrendous. We’re also Autistic and have a bunch of other diagnoses and guess what? We still aren’t interested in medications. Not everyone who is neurodiverse wants to live like a neurotypical, with all the toxicity that NT culture creates.
I live in an apartment complex for older adults. Lately...several residents have made statements that seem as though they are delusional. "A man follows me and threatens me with a knife." "Someone goes into my locked apartment and vandalizes my things." Living around such persons is so depressing.
Great insight! This video has helped me understand that dementia is more than just memory loss. My great-grandma has shown impairment in other areas, so a lot of the information you provided is relatable. I'm so glad I watched this video!
You are amazing with your illustrations. I am learning so much about dementia and am able to understand my husband so that both of us are able to interact with each other.
You always explain dementia related things where I can actually understand. Yes I would be interested in more topics on this. I do not know (Dr never has said) what type of dementia Mom has. I am a CAREBLAZER member and working through the course.
Hindsight is 20/20 and this explains so much about my mom’s early symptoms. Wish I’d known more then but live and learn! And this is so helpful going forward. PS Mom is scheduled to have a geropsychiatric evaluation on August 30.
This was a very informative video. I can now see how my wife's behaviors relate to her dementia. It has been way more difficult to distract her lately and carry on a conversation. She will drift off into a completely different subject mid-sentence. Yesterday I showed her a cute video of a friend's new dog. She said, "he's cute, that's why I need more blue pens". She can't hold a subject for more than a few seconds it seems.
Somewhat like Joe Biden does during his speeches? How he just changes his topic that he was talking about? If this is similar, that's what someone i know does. Please Help. thank you.
Probably the most well explained video on this subject I have watched. I was guilty of thinking memory was the first to go, so it was nice to have you clarify that.
Incredibly helpful. Your video's are helping me navigate what is going to be a very difficult conversation that needs to be held. Both my parents live with me and I am terribly worried about both of them. Thank you!
Love the video would love to see more about how dementia is diagnosed and how each type of dimensions diagnosed. Learn so much from your videos any topic is great keep them coming
HI Susie, This is Trisha. Dr. Natali's social media manager. I'm sorry to hear about your situation;. Here is a RUclips video she made that I hope can help you with your situation. 💖 ruclips.net/video/lZgmH5kuvdE/видео.html
This is for the last lady. I am praying for you. I feel your pain. My father died of Alzheimer's 10 yrs ago, and Mother was just moved into memory care, finally. You are so strong and such a wonderful woman to care for your husband as you do. The only thing you really have to depend on is Jesus! Everything and everyone, as unintentional as it is, will let you down. It is the strength of God that will get you through. But, even so, at some point, you may need to say goodbye to your beloved. He is not the person you fell in love with and not the person you spent your life with. Perhaps, if something becomes available in another state or town, you could close your home and move temporarily so hubby could get better treatment and help. And, you could get the time to go home and spend time for you but be close most of the time.. These are just ideas that I have had to consider over time. I will continue to pray for you, may God bless you and your husband and know you both will see each other in heaven, as you were when you met... Until then, dear lady, hold on tight!!❤ 🙏 🙏
My husband diagnosed with mild dementia 85 years I’m his main support although I have poor mobility but a bright mind I feel a sad and guilty I’m fairly good with memory but I have never been good with names and numbers I have to write names down in my own hand writing because I have a photographic memory but if I had a test for dementia thought this would not be understood you have given me the information I needed because you say that is part of who i am kept a good job all my working life so I would not be in that category of dementia this is so interesting to me
Yes, please make more videos like this. I’m also interested in memory loss as a side effect of long-term saturated oxygen deprivation (while sleeping). The visual aid was truly helpful. I would appreciate it if you could talk more slowly. Thank you for all you do!
If you're watching her videos on your computer, you are able to slow down the speed of the video. While watching the video, on the bottom right-hand side you will see an icon that looks like a wheel. That's the settings. Click on that wheel and then select PLAYBACK SPEED. You'll see options to slow down the video or speed it up. On your phone, tap the video one time and you'll see the same wheel on the top right-hand side of your screen. Click on that wheel and then select PLAYBACK SPEED. You'll see options to slow down the video or speed it up. It's easier for us to slow down the video than it is for someone to speak slower than their normal speed.
I am a care giver and I am noticing my cognition is declining. I also think my resident should get more help from the state with her copays and prescriptions. Thanks for all you have taught me in caring for her.
Thank you for all your help in explaining dementia for us. My husband has Posterior Cortical Atrophy, and i have a hard time finding information on it. He seems so different than the typical Alzheimer patients I've seen.
My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 6 years ago. That is the first time anyone has ever broke it down and explained it as clearly and concisely as you just have.👏👏 I wish that the healthcare "professionals" would take the time to explain these things to their patients and caregivers.😒
This is a wonderful learning too. Thank you so much and I’m very interested in more education. You and Teepa have really helped me survive this last few years. So grateful.
Thank you, very informative. I just found this channel a week ago, since I suspect my husband showing symptom. I want to know n learn about dementia . I learn from the basic info. Great
Thank you for educating me about the different phases of dementia. Yes I would love more videos on those phases. My mom's doctor gives almost no feedback.
Love your videos. My mother in law was diagnosed with vascular dementia. I would like more information on how to navigate her general care. I have learned a lot from you .thank you
Yes. I learned much. Thank you so much for your videos. I've been researching how to get my husband help. He has deficits in every cognitive domain but his doctors are ignoring my concerns. They say his mini cogs are ok although neuro doc gave him a dx of MCI 2 years ago. I've been seeing changes in my husband for the past 8 years so it started in his 60s. He's now 72. Just can't get anyone to listen and take my concerns seriously. They don't see what I've been seeing for years. It's getting worst quickly, this past year especially. And it doesn't help that my husband truly believes there are no real issues since he doesn't 'see' what the problem is.
I understand your frustration. Going through the same thing. Drs. don’t want to call it anything yet. My husband thinks I am imagining it to be a problem. I have to keep looking to the Lord. Hugs.
I have hearing loss, and have had auditory language problems all my life. I'm trying to document my processing problems now, but the testing seems to only be for children and stroke victims. Last year, I flunked my cognitive test because of verbal directions, so I downloaded a SAGE at-home cognitive test, printed it at the library, filled it out and mailed it to my doctor.
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I attended my mother's dementia diagnosis. Our family doctor (who she'd seen for years and years) talked to her, asked her what her home address and phone number were, and her response was to look at me and hope I'd fill in. I did not.
He asked a few other questions which my mother was excellent at evading, while repeating things she'd already said 3 or 4 times that session. I had already described in detail her getting lost in familiar places, and losing her ability to use common technology that she had been competent with for years if not decades.
Doc pointed out to me that her high intelligence had allowed her to cover up her growing deficits with obfuscation, distraction, and repeating herself.
Her personality definitely was changing, and she was losing her hearing as well. Her behavior around others seemed off, but she had nearly stopped associating with others, claiming that they ignored her when it likely was she was saying things that made little sense. Now I realize that she'd been in ongoing development of dementia for as much as 20 years, from what I saw and experienced since the year 2000. But only after the damage is done does a diagnosis become possible in most cases IMHO.
This is such valuable information. I learned a lot and think more videos like this would be so helpful. My dad had issues with all six cognitive domains long before his diagnosis at age 86. We had no idea he had dementia. We just thought the problems were due to aging, his "normal quirks" and some medications he was taking. My dad passed away in June, almost 6 years after his diagnosis, but I still follow your channel and watch your videos because I have made it my mission to try to help others, because we had no help at all when it came to his dementia. I found your channel in my desperate search for information and guidance and it was such a huge help, and a comfort to not feel quite so alone in the journey.
This was the best description of diagnosis criteria I have heard. I have struggled with getting the right and accurate information regarding my wife for so long. This video helped me retract a lot of things in the years past and pug issues in. For a long time I felt there were problems but could not get her to pursue getting help and have never had any help so time and life progressed and about one and a half years ago overnight she exhibited such things that it was evident. Although it doesn’t change her condition it helps me to be able to connect the dots. I’m like that, I’m a HVAC technician so I always want to fix things. It’s killing me that I can’t fix her. Thanks for your passion and knowledge.
Thankyou glad it helped! 💖 💖 💖
That's what it is...I can't help n it's frustrating. Ty for giving me words to understand myself.
I realize this is outside the topic, What about those texting inappropriate things to your SO and you’re so livid you can’t be civil.😅 Tell me that’s not mind numbing.😂 Should I tell her to go label herself?
Wow! The timing of this particular video is UNREAL!! My husband has his brainscan tomorrow and I was asking myself what criteria would they be basing their diagnosis on. I know the technician/doctor won't see on the brainscan what you just cited but, at least I know now what to look for. Thanks be to God for your great, informative videos!! They have enabled me to learn and prepare for what is ahead. The Lord Bless you!!
The scan will be a nice addition, but it's not the only thing 💖
Good info. Thank you. Seeing this in other people-friends, distant relatives, etc is one thing…seeing this in a person you’ve been married to for nearly 50 years is a WHOLE OTHER THING -VERY difficult to deal w/. Thank you for your videos-they’re helping me a lot to deal w/ my loved one.
Yes, more please! I found this to be very helpful in understanding my mom's vascular dementia. And most likely this has been going on for some time, but my dad and I didn't recognize what was going on as a part of dementia. Thank you!
You're welcome, it's normal not to recognize sometimes, especially in early symptoms.
after my mom goes into a delirium state for 24 to 48 hours she crashes real hard as if she has run a marathon.....these delirium episodes seems like they were triggered a year and a half ago after each dental visit......but now the delirium is popping up without the dental visits....is there a medicine she can take to stop this from happening?@@DementiaCareblazers
This is very helpful, thank you. Please share more, especially about specific types of dementia.
Will work on putting that together.
Yes, my 68 yr old brother in law has good memory for the most part, and passed the memory test quite well. (the clock test was very bad). But most others were "OK" The real problem is, he will refuse pills, can't help make a bed, stares into space, doesn't understand he needs to drink/eat what is healthy. Has no interests, just TV. A bit of wandering in the night. No changing clothes or showering unless told too. We have to do his talking for him with doctors, cannot make simple food, just get a yogurt, a simple thing. Will wander off to bed early without telling us.... Knows his 3 wives names, his kids, his jobs, us, can even at times appear almost "normal" but anyone talking to him talks like he is 6 years old, it's just what people do....like I say, that memory test, he passed, knowing the date, month, mostly remembering words, math I'd have trouble with under stress....those tests seem all wrong for his type of dementia...he did not know his town, as he lives with us on an island, but did not know to say the name of it.... The clock test kinda was the only thing that proved dementia.
Great information. I would be interested in more videos like this . Thank you . You have been so helpful understanding my husband's Alzheimer's struggle .
Glad it helped!
This video is very informative. I have a relative with early dementia and I want to understand as much as I can.
Thank you for appreciated!
I've recently been diagnosed with dementia and going thru the process of trying to figure out which one, but due to hallucinations think it's lewy body.....sigh. Your videos are very helpful, I've watched several but really liked this one where you break down the different areas and how each one affects a person's behavior differently.
My mother in law was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia 2 years ago. The best thing we did was take her to a neurologist. The medications brought her back to us. Not 100 percent but the improvements have been amazing. Her GP did not recommened or refer her to a neurologist, it seemed so hopeless and frustrating, we did the research and found a local neurologist on our own. Best thing we could have done. Wishing you healing and health.❤
Really great information. Although I am a retired OR RN Clinician with some 5 years of psych thrown in, much of this is new to me. My younger sister has dementia and early onset Alzheimer's. I've recommended your page to her son as well as my brother. We're all learning...
Thank you so much 💖 I hope your sister is okay.
None of your nursing had anything to do with dementia so you have to learn like everyone else!
Great information in this video
Glad you think so!
Being a Careblazer is made easier with Dr. Natali’s help, such as this presentation. We’re not alone, we have an attractive supporter. My wife of 65 years was a bright educator who now has learning and short term memory loss. Fortunately she has retained her sense of humor, so we’re muddling through. Dr. N, please keep making these videos. Thanks.
Thank you! Glad the videos are helpful! 💖
Yes, I would like more info like this
Will work on putting together more like this.
Looking forward to it
2:18 - I remember my mom asking us to be quiet so she could fill out a check. I thought she was being a bit demanding at the time but now I see why.
This is very helpful! My husband had a boating accident early Aug. followed by a broken tibia, surgery, plates pins and so much confusion. Fast forward 3 months and he is diagnosed with Cerebral Amyloid Antipathy CAA. His symptoms emulate Dementia with memory, complex tasks, talking about things that have not happened. He is only in his 60s💔 I’m learning a lot from your channel and am taking it a day at a time. Thank you!
This is very helpful. It has helped me understand what is happening on so many different levels beyond memory issues.
My father and I have ADHD (me, diagnosed; him, undiagnosed but textbook/definitely has it). We tick so many boxes for dementia through ADHD symptoms. In fact my father had a reaction to his Covid shot, affecting his mental health due to severe insomnia. I had to take him to a psychologist to help him work on anxiety and sleep hygiene/help him understand what was going on as he was freaking out. Everyone kept saying "ooh, sounds like dementia"... and i had ro point out, those symptoms were his baseline/totally normal (his whole life... including stories as far back from when he was a toddler), just exaggerated with the lack of sleep that started after his Covid shots. I now wonder if dementia is really hard to pick up in people with ADHD?? Our executive functioning is terrible, we lose things all of the time, we get lost/completely forget were we parked the car if in acrush, use "thingo" and "what's its name" all of the time, blurt out really inappropriate stuff if we're stressed or multi tasking etc.... im covered in bruises that i have no idea where i got them (constantly running into table corners and doors etc)... my Dad knocked off two car doors in two days when he was rushing to prepare for a long outback trip (reversed out of the garage with door open... yes, twice!).... we both drive off with stuff on the roof of the car etc. I was working from home to meet a deadline/really busy and stressed + couldnt find my document hole punch anywhere (absolutely needed as was doing hardcopy records for the Accountants)... i found it about a month late in my fridge 😂. How on earth with either of us ever get picked up early for dementia (touch wood we dont get!)/early intervention?? Or is there a chance we'd get misdiagnosed with dementia (when it's regular ADHD with natural cognitive decline of aging)? Are people with ADHD more prone to dementia? This is a topic that might be helpful to discuss further? Thanks!
My husband is ADHD for sure, but dementia on both sides of his family - so for me it's going to be harder. But I do see it.
He is firstly brilliant, so for him to use a word as similar in structure to the word he wants to use but completely unrelated is one, two is picking up an object that is simple and not recognizing it (a detangler comb), or hearing a word in conversation and saying I don't know what that is (mascara).
So it is a bit harder to discern.
He can't have any, and I mean ANY distractions now when doing bills, thank God he was/is a geek and it's in spreadsheets. Though the future on this is going to be a shitty battle I fear.
I have inattentive ADD, but there is no dementia in my family other than normal aging forgetfulness.
@@marywiggins7411 oh, ok. That sounds tough but very obvious signs then. That's very helpful to identify quickly and seek medical support. My friend's father got diagnosed very late - purely because he refused to go to the Dr/was in denial (and quite scared, which is understandable). Since going on medication he's improved immensely, but still very tough. It's a shame he didn't get help earlier. Thank you for the examples with your husband. Hope you're all doing ok. Glad to hear you dont have dementia in your side of the family x
Answer father and son with ADHD: My daughter and I have ADHD. You both should try medication and se if get better. Take med 4-6 weeks and evaluate. It’s not sure it does. You could probably evaluate your father also. 🌹
It’s very important you sleep well and regular. Also plan your activities and try stay focused
@@martinasikk6162 not everyone wants to go on meds, so perhaps lay off on the ‘should’? My offspring and I all have ADHD, both inattentive and hyperactive, and NONE of us have any desire to go on medication because the long term side effects can be horrendous. We’re also Autistic and have a bunch of other diagnoses and guess what? We still aren’t interested in medications. Not everyone who is neurodiverse wants to live like a neurotypical, with all the toxicity that NT culture creates.
I understood everything you said in video! When it was over , I couldn't recall anything you said !
I'm grateful for your channel, thank you for this great info.
You are so welcome
I would love more of this type of information! thank you
More to come!
I live in an apartment complex for older adults.
Lately...several residents have made statements that seem as though they are delusional. "A man follows me and threatens me with a knife." "Someone goes into my locked apartment and vandalizes my things."
Living around such persons is so depressing.
Great insight! This video has helped me understand that dementia is more than just memory loss. My great-grandma has shown impairment in other areas, so a lot of the information you provided is relatable. I'm so glad I watched this video!
Glad it helped! 💖
Thanks so much for having Careblazers! It is so supportive and helpful!
Our pleasure!
Of all the videos I have found about this issue this one is absolutely the best.
WOW. Dr. Nat with this video you took a super complicated subject and reduced it down into smaller bites thaat's easier to swallow. Thanks so much.
Yes I would like more like this
Will do!
You are amazing with your illustrations. I am learning so much about dementia and am able to understand my husband so that both of us are able to interact with each other.
👏Thank you, I learned from this! More videos like these would be very helpful in my journey💪❤️
Alright, thanks for letting me know.
02:23 neuro psychological tests=gold standard
Ty for details. Need to learn to help aunt n cousins. Get a diagnosis. This is good to know👍🏾
Thank you. I’d like more information.
This is awesome! Thank you for this video! Very technical and we need more!
Will work on putting more videos like this together.
Thank you very much. The most informative on the breakdown diagnosis that I've been looking for.
Glad you appreciate!
This is a short and clear explanation of dementia diagnosis.
You always explain dementia related things where I can actually understand. Yes I would be interested in more topics on this. I do not know (Dr never has said) what type of dementia Mom has. I am a CAREBLAZER member and working through the course.
Hindsight is 20/20 and this explains so much about my mom’s early symptoms. Wish I’d known more then but live and learn! And this is so helpful going forward. PS Mom is scheduled to have a geropsychiatric evaluation on August 30.
I hope the eval goes well and she is able to go through with the evaluation. 🤞
This was a very informative video. I can now see how my wife's behaviors relate to her dementia. It has been way more difficult to distract her lately and carry on a conversation. She will drift off into a completely different subject mid-sentence. Yesterday I showed her a cute video of a friend's new dog. She said, "he's cute, that's why I need more blue pens". She can't hold a subject for more than a few seconds it seems.
Glad it helped!
Somewhat like Joe Biden does during his speeches? How he just changes his topic that he was talking about? If this is similar, that's what someone i know does. Please Help. thank you.
Probably the most well explained video on this subject I have watched. I was guilty of thinking memory was the first to go, so it was nice to have you clarify that.
So informative! Thank you. Please do more videos tike this one?
Yes I want to learn everything you have to teach. My husband is having issues and I'm trying to get a handle on it. You are a God send.
Great video. I’m so glad I found your channel. Can you do a video on the differences between dementia and Alzheimer’s?
Incredibly helpful. Your video's are helping me navigate what is going to be a very difficult conversation that needs to be held. Both my parents live with me and I am terribly worried about both of them. Thank you!
Amazing - clear - excellent video for the layperson to best understand this vital information. THANK YOU
Awesome and Thank you. Please do more presentations that are educational.
Love the use of the board in the background felt like I was in school again😍
Thank you! Will do!
Love the video would love to see more about how dementia is diagnosed and how each type of dimensions diagnosed. Learn so much from your videos any topic is great keep them coming
HI Susie, This is Trisha. Dr. Natali's social media manager. I'm sorry to hear about your situation;. Here is a RUclips video she made that I hope can help you with your situation. 💖 ruclips.net/video/lZgmH5kuvdE/видео.html
Love your hair in this video and thank you for the info 🥰
Thank you Nikki 💖
More videos on this subject please. Thank you.
This is for the last lady. I am praying for you. I feel your pain. My father died of Alzheimer's 10 yrs ago, and Mother was just moved into memory care, finally.
You are so strong and such a wonderful woman to care for your husband as you do.
The only thing you really have to depend on is Jesus! Everything and everyone, as unintentional as it is, will let you down. It is the strength of God that will get you through. But, even so, at some point, you may need to say goodbye to your beloved. He is not the person you fell in love with and not the person you spent your life with.
Perhaps, if something becomes available in another state or town, you could close your home and move temporarily so hubby could get better treatment and help. And, you could get the time to go home and spend time for you but be close most of the time.. These are just ideas that I have had to consider over time.
I will continue to pray for you, may God bless you and your husband and know you both will see each other in heaven, as you were when you met... Until then, dear lady, hold on tight!!❤
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Very informative...learned a lot!! Thank you again.
You're welcome!
My husband diagnosed with mild dementia 85 years I’m his main support although I have poor mobility but a bright mind I feel a sad and guilty I’m fairly good with memory but I have never been good with names and numbers I have to write names down in my own hand writing because I have a photographic memory but if I had a test for dementia thought this would not be understood you have given me the information I needed because you say that is part of who i am kept a good job all my working life so I would not be in that category of dementia this is so interesting to me
thank you
You're welcome
This was very helpful. I would love for you to further break down the different types of impairment.
Glad it helped!
This was extremely helpful. Thank you! My husband had a fall/ brain bleed, like a stroke and now has dementia.
Thank you, this helps.
You're welcome!
This was very good- thank you. And yes a few more videos on the different types as well as how this is all different from Alzheimer’s would be great!
Oh this is so very helpful! Thankyou, looking forward to more of this!,
Yes, please make more videos like this. I’m also interested in memory loss as a side effect of long-term saturated oxygen deprivation (while sleeping). The visual aid was truly helpful. I would appreciate it if you could talk more slowly. Thank you for all you do!
If you're watching her videos on your computer, you are able to slow down the speed of the video. While watching the video, on the bottom right-hand side you will see an icon that looks like a wheel. That's the settings. Click on that wheel and then select PLAYBACK SPEED. You'll see options to slow down the video or speed it up.
On your phone, tap the video one time and you'll see the same wheel on the top right-hand side of your screen. Click on that wheel and then select PLAYBACK SPEED. You'll see options to slow down the video or speed it up.
It's easier for us to slow down the video than it is for someone to speak slower than their normal speed.
Great suggestion!
Awesome. I'm 76 and have had a lot of questions on this topic
Thank you so interesting!
Absolutely great presentation.
I am a care giver and I am noticing my cognition is declining. I also think my resident should get more help from the state with her copays and prescriptions. Thanks for all you have taught me in caring for her.
Hi Larry, We are so glad you are here as part of this community. Wishing you all the best on your caregiving journey. 💖
Good information! Thank you for sharing
Thank you for all your help in explaining dementia for us. My husband has Posterior Cortical Atrophy, and i have a hard time finding information on it. He seems so different than the typical Alzheimer patients I've seen.
My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 6 years ago. That is the first time anyone has ever broke it down and explained it as clearly and concisely as you just have.👏👏
I wish that the healthcare "professionals" would take the time to explain these things to their patients and caregivers.😒
They want you in and out as quickly as possible. If I get more than 10 minutes, I consider myself 'lucky'.
Have you contacted Alzheimers Assn for help or even looked them up on Google?
Yes would appreciate it 😮
This is a wonderful learning too. Thank you so much and I’m very interested in more education. You and Teepa have really helped me survive this last few years. So grateful.
I'm so glad!
Very helpful indeed 👌
Glad it was helpful!
watched again, took notes, learned more
Yes , please , very interested
More like this please
Ofcourse!
Thanks for the clear explanation. More videos like this would be great!
Thank you !
Yes I'm learning every day how to deal with my wife. It's a whole new world for me
Sending you love.
Thank you. This was very informative. I would definitely like to hear more occasionally.
Thanks, Susan.
Yes, please give mire info. Thank you
So helpful. Thank you!
Yes, more information is of interest to me, thanks for this enlightening video. 👍💕🙂
Ofcourse!
Yes. More info like this would be appreciated. Thanks.
Glad you liked it!
Thank you, very informative. I just found this channel a week ago, since I suspect my husband showing symptom. I want to know n learn about dementia . I learn from the basic info. Great
Fantastic video! I have a family member who has definitely increased their language impairment and IADLs. Good information to know
That doggy gets another belly rub. Thanks for the easy to understand information!!
Very clear, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful!!
Love this! More please!!
Thank you for educating me about the different phases of dementia. Yes I would love more videos on those phases. My mom's doctor gives almost no feedback.
Glad it helped!
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very informative
Yes more videos please
Ofcourse! 💖
Love your videos. My mother in law was diagnosed with vascular dementia. I would like more information on how to navigate her general care. I have learned a lot from you .thank you
I also would like more
Will do, Carol! I hope you are well. 💖
Yes!
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I would love more like this.
Will put some more videos together like this in the near future.
@@DementiaCareblazers THANK YOU!
Yes, more info waned! I’m subscribing!
Yes. I learned much. Thank you so much for your videos. I've been researching how to get my husband help. He has deficits in every cognitive domain but his doctors are ignoring my concerns. They say his mini cogs are ok although neuro doc gave him a dx of MCI 2 years ago.
I've been seeing changes in my husband for the past 8 years so it started in his 60s. He's now 72. Just can't get anyone to listen and take my concerns seriously. They don't see what I've been seeing for years. It's getting worst quickly, this past year especially.
And it doesn't help that my husband truly believes there are no real issues since he doesn't 'see' what the problem is.
I understand your frustration. Going through the same thing. Drs. don’t want to call it anything yet. My husband thinks I am imagining it to be a problem. I have to keep looking to the Lord. Hugs.
Yes more please
Ofcourse!
Very interesred in more on this topic.
Great video ! Thanks
I have hearing loss, and have had auditory language problems all my life. I'm trying to document my processing problems now, but the testing seems to only be for children and stroke victims. Last year, I flunked my cognitive test because of verbal directions, so I downloaded a SAGE at-home cognitive test, printed it at the library, filled it out and mailed it to my doctor.
Thanks , very informative in a clear, concise style !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks