I took up a new hobby...sleeping. I had alays wanted to learn how to sleep and now I am pretty good at it

Thank you for this video - very helpful! The examples you speak of are exactly what my mother has been displaying.

I was lucky to find out about a company called Kate Farms. My Mother In law cannot tolerate dairy and KF has high nutritional drinks that are plant based that can be drank from the carton and they have products that can be used for tube feeding. My mother in law likes the vanilla drinks very much but for all practical purposes has stopped eating solid foods. We also give her Ensure -Mixed Berry drinks. They are not as nutritional as the KF's but she likes them and they are not water. I will try the straw method! Thank you for that information Doctor.

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New diagnosis here 😔 thank you for the information

Thanks, this helped me understand quite a few issue happening with my dad.

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My father-in-law is now coughing loudly while sleeping and moaning with it. What does this mean? He has severe swallowing issues too. He is totally immobile and inconsistent.

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I think these are accurate descriptions. It's making me unsure. Thank you for your time.

My loved one's ability to recognize visual cues like a note on the mirror in the bathroom or even acknowledging the dementia clock I purchased for her does not work unfortunately. Those clocks for example have all the info on them like not only the time of day, day of the week , the month, the year, they have icons like a sun or moon or half moon etc to show the part of the day it is at the moment. None of this is understood by her. She will still ask us what time it is with the clock right in front of her.

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When I lay down I can feel found in my esophagus sometimes. if I’m over eating. I had a swallow study done in 2020 and it showed tertiary contractions. I need to get my diet figured out. i have joined Catherine and Stephs dysphagia duo support group. I have a motility disorder from a Ehlers Danlos syndrome.

hey my mother is going true that's and she not eating

*that’s all right , also they lose speech and don’t open their eyes anymore due to “mini-strokes” that doesn’t matter if you put them in oxygen or c/b pap machine it will happen anyway. Morphine is great easing pain but gives them constipation so you always need miralax, suppository and enemas. And because they’re bedridden pressure ulcers are a constant challenge, things like mupirocin, SSD and collagenase santyl are a great aid with wound dressing change daily (sometimes doxycycline helps too if they are open already). At the end medications like for other conditions like elevated blood pressure won’t be necessary to keep taking it, and mostly would be liquid like the morphine or the benzodiazepine of your providers choice. Hospice at home is a great option they will provide you with the mechanical bed, lifter, supplies (that can be expensive), prescriptions, external urine carheters (so you don’t have to spent fortunes on pampers) but it’s true that sometimes you have to be persistent asking for some stuff and if you have one or 2 persons to take care of the patient 24hrs you would be able to do it. They still feeling safe and love, they’re “there”.End stage is the time to give them dignity, keep them clean and comfy, ease any pain with meds, take care of skin lesions and give love much love. Some people choose to put the person on feeding tubes and that’s a personal decision but you have to make sure that you’re not taking “selfish” decisions that in the long run will prolong and push the person who has the illness to the limits of human suffering. Take it as an opportunity to give back to that loved one who probably took care of you and be grateful that you have the time to say good bye every night. At the end it won’t be any regrets.*

Thank you, Melissa, for the excellent video. I am a retired RN, whoI worked in gerentology, for many years. I am now in my seventies. You have created a video, with dignity, respect, and grace.

I have mild cognitive impairment from orthostatic intolerance and sleep apnea. I did have a sledding accident 11 years ago when I hit my head on the ground . I also have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome I was born with low oxygen when I was born too . I have adhd too.

What about the walk or mechanical movements?

Are loose socks or “diabetic socks” good for a preventive measure to avoid heart attacks at strokes if you are walking and active ? And are compression socks recommended for only long period of standing or sitting?

I have heard about this

My husband was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia, but he never had a stroke, or heart attack? His doctor saids its VD, according to his MRI, but no explanation as to why he had this with no evidence of a stroke or heart attack?

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My sister and I take care of my elderly parents, but it's my Dad, that is frustrating

Thanks great information

My husband first experienced confusion and loss of memory in May of 2012 while undergoing rehab for alcoholism. Being home seemed to help him until 2017 when he gradually began experiencing Alzheimer’s symptoms. He had four to five hours a day where he wanted to get a "greyhound" to "go home." Also, he thinks I am his sister and believes he has rented a car (he hasn't driven in 5 years). His personal hygiene was in the tank, it was necessary for him to change two to three times a day. Without long-term insurance for his care, it was becoming stressful to care for him. This year our family friend "Ken" introduced and started him on BRONGEE HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS for Alzheimer's and Dementia, 2 months into treatment he improved dramatically. At the end of the full treatment course, the disease is totally gone. No case of Alzheimer’s, hallucination, forgetfulness, and others, he’s strong again and able to go about daily activities. Contact Dr. Rohan today via email dr.rohanronjohn@gmail .com you can also reach him directly via WhatsApp +393510553632 As this may also help you or your loved one get rid of dementia.

Yes I’m 13 and I can’t vote get a job ect.

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LOL the cane holder stumped me also! Mine is the tallest brand available and at 6’4” I need one an inch taller! For floor transitions a larger diameter wheel is better!

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This makes sense. I would love to see a video on how to place the food. It seems like spatial awareness issues height, the level of the food. It comes to mind because you mention the size of the plate I’ve tried different plates bowls, trying to find a good system. I’ll be following for more details.

Wow listen to this guy talking about "we need to deal with discrimination in U.S. " This is great, now that the baby boomers are older, they will have a deeper insight into discrimination. It is importan, because you tend to "look inside" alot and blame yourself, until you finally say to yourself, I have a mountain to climb. Discrimination can be "overcome".

I am 25 but have trouble remembering simple things like my cats names, if I brushed my teeth, the name of my work. I had a 14 month period that these symptoms went away but now they’re back. Could this be the condition I deal with? My neurologist wants to test me for early onset Alzheimer’s

My husband is 82 he has V.dementia. He never hungry but I always put food in front of him if he picks at it but never finishes. No car anymore?? Does not exercise, Tv addict. Memory is mild. I stress kindly that he has to eat, be a little responsible for himself, but he doesn’t care. It’s hard,one day at a time. I’m 80 Just saying !!

My mother followed all the things and lived a healthy lifestyle. She has the worst kind of angry Alzheimer’s. I don’t have much hope in these steps. There has to be more we can do!

I can concerned with my Mom having this disease that I may end up with it, how ever at 67 my friends are not making comments of my ability to function day to day, I always keep my home neat and always place my wallet and keys in a jewelry box on my dresser and other things in my safe!!! Both my brother and sister do not have any issues, but my niece who resembles my mom does have some issues, I would assume she might be susceptible!!! I feel all young adults should be watching your videos so they are not surprised as my family was back in 1996, mom lived until January 2013!!

Melissa You are a beautiful woman, you remind me of my Mom who had Dementia and you described her illness to the "T" Thank You!!!

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A piece of advice from a 51 male: It is no longer possible to approach women anymore in the (wild). UNLESS, and I stress that word UNLESS you are a Chad or Tyrone. Online dating is also a waste of money and time. I personally have completely given up and do plan on going overseas to find a soul mate. I am also planning to leave the US all together and if I find the right one there, I will be happily renouncing my US citizenship and not coming back. America sucks and it's only escalated since 2020. I am fed up with the dating scene, the cost of living and the stupid political BS on BOTH sides of the spectrum. I personally wish to god I wasn't born in America as I feel like my life would have gone much different being in Japan (which I just returned from last month). BEAUTIFUL women. None of the gender confusing CR-P like America has. Great food and most of all people actually respect one another. Another key FAILURE for America. My advice to the GenZer's and millennials, look outside the prison walls of the United States. The world is much bigger then you think. A 12 hour plane ride can be your difference between heaven and hell. Best of luck to all.

Could a stroke in the right pon only cause dementia? Would previous strokes show on a brain scan following a pon stroke?

Thanks so much for your great content here Melissa.

I'm only four weeks into my caregiving of my elderly dementia mom. I moved her into my apartment with myself. I have a full-time job, which thankfully is hybrid. But I think I am reaching my wits end already. My job is stressful and then throw the stressful caregiving on top of that and it's all starting to take it's toll on me. I find myself saying things to my mom that I fully regret saying 10 minutes later after I have had time to think about what I just said - so throw that guilt of that on top of everything else and I don't know if I'll be able to do this.

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What is the best test to determine whether Parkinson's or PD w Lewy Body?

As a 41yr old daughter of 67yr old mom, I find this helpful! Love my momma and worry tons!

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Thankyou so much my wife is going through this and it's so hart breaking its taking a toll on me to my wife done everything for me now I have to look after my wife Thankyou

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