Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

[@MelissaBPhD]

If you have specific questions about Alzheimer's or want me to talk on a particular topic, leave a voice message on melissabphd.com/podcast-blog/.

[@Joeystro32]

Is it genetic?

[@ellagrobler6982]

How will I know thats the end now ?

[@ellagrobler6982]

Thanks for all the info . I would like to know the signs as the end comming near

[@TopperPenquin]

At the end of the day it's pretty obvious to me that: It is all a matter of sleep. Now, sleep yes you can sleep 8 Hours but like Bee Gees love just How Deep is Your Sleep? If a period of sleep is insufficient to wash the brain clean with cerebral fluid then dementia may result. HAS ANYONE EVER TESTED NOT JUST IF SOMEONE IS ASLEEP THOUGH JUST HOW LONG THEY'VE BEEN DEEPLY ASLEEP? As people age they tend to lightly sleep hence Grandpa Simpson regularly inadvertently taking a nap. I DO BELIEVE IF IF IF PATIENTS WERE GIVEN A SLEEP ASSISTANCE SUCH AS MAYBE POSSIBLY ALLEGEDLY "ZYPREXIA" OVER A PERIOD OF A MONTH SUCH THAT THEY SLEEP DEEPLY AND FOR PROLONGED PERIODS THAT DEMENTIA MAYBE ALLEVIATED ALL TOGETHER. Your friendly neighbourhood Spiderman.🕸️

[@TopperPenquin]

At the end of the day it's pretty obvious to me that: It is all a matter of sleep. Now, sleep yes you can sleep 8 Hours but like Bee Gees love just How Deep is Your Sleep? If a period of sleep is insufficient to wash the brain clean with cerebral fluid then dementia may result. HAS ANYONE EVER TESTED NOT JUST IF SOMEONE IS ASLEEP THOUGH JUST HOW LONG THEY'VE BEEN DEEPLY ASLEEP? As people age they tend to lightly sleep hence Grandpa Simpson regularly inadvertently taking a nap. I DO BELIEVE IF IF IF PATIENTS WERE GIVEN A SLEEP ASSISTANCE SUCH AS MAYBE POSSIBLY ALLEGEDLY "ZYPREXIA" OVER A PERIOD OF A MONTH SUCH THAT THEY SLEEP DEEPLY AND FOR PROLONGED PERIODS THAT DEMENTIA MAYBE ALLEVIATED ALL TOGETHER. Your friendly neighbourhood Spiderman.🕸️

[@robbiethepict2783]

My father has the disease and had to go into a care home. I visited him once a week with the family photo album, and it helped him hold on to his memories. Then pandemic I couldn't see him for 18 months. He can't remember me now, but he remembers the photos. He still has feelings and he will always be my hero.

[@myjeevie]

God bless you and your sweet Dad. Thank you for writing this comment. I have no doubt your heart is broken, but I've also no doubt how much love you have within it and how you've helped your Dad. Love is forever and he will always be the same wonderful soul you've loved all your life. Easter blessings to you and him.

[@conniepitts8392]

I'm concerned about my husband,,,when I ask him something like about someone he knows,,,,he only gives me half the story,,,,he also can not get motivated to start doing a task he needs to,,,he can not put things he needs to do in order,,,,it's like he doesn't know where to begin,,,he's never been like that before,,,,,...

[@BostonIce37]

I’m so sorry that happened. I talk to my dad every week, he lives too far away to visit now. I know it’s only a matter of time when he doesn’t remember me. He doesn’t remember that my brother and sister have died and if he asks I just say they’re not doing too well. There’s no point telling him over and over.

[@lorraineemsley2992]

So sas

[@BostonIce37]

@@conniepitts8392 Take him in for testing. For us it was very easy to tell. He loved to drive and had an excellent sense of direction. When he got lost and couldn’t find his way home one day we called his phone for hours. 3 hours later he finally answered. He was 2 hours from home. It’s a little harder to tell in many. But they do have tests they do and I highly recommend it. If you have family and friends around, build your village now. It will help both of you. Bless you and your husband.

[@peterwright9934]

I visited my mother in the dementia unit a few years before she died. We talked about her childhood which she remembered quite well. When I said I was leaving she said “well I don’t know who you are but thank you so much for visiting me”. She retained her sweet personality until the end. I am grateful for that.

[@LoveQuestWithLisaConcepcion]

❤

[@royharper2003]

My mon was the same way, She had longtime memory from childhood years sometimes but could not remember what you or her just said. Your mom was still in there and I can assure you part of her remembered you.

[@seamusic6627]

my mom might have dementia, i am very fucking scared i dont know what to do. i really am very helpless.

[@conversationswithhollingsw4964]

@@seamusic6627 Have you looked into alternative treatments to remove heavy metals from the body? Also, try supplements that supports memory and brain health. Not claiming healing but they certainly lay can help.

[@seamusic6627]

@@conversationswithhollingsw4964 she doesn't want to get help, she just keeps denying. she keeps thinking people are talking shit about her, she keeps forgetting what I tell her. things are just getting out of hand day by day

[@donaldbeard6231]

My precious mother was in early stages of dementia at nursing home and I was blessed to see her almost every day. She passed away in September 2012 a few days after my older brother. I shed more tears that year than all my life before. Thank you Lord God for loving me and blessing me with my mother and older brother Amen

[@amandaturner8928]

God bless you Donald and give you peace.💟🐨

[@barbaramason3145]

Bless your heart ❤️

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[@ashersharif6264]

God bless you and those who have departed

[@usmarshall792]

No matter what God is faithful all the time and in any circumstances. God love you.

[@julietpask2387]

My mum never forgot who I was just where I belonged in her life. The cruellest illness ever as you can't put a date on when you lost them.

[@romans5859]

That's so sad. 😭

[@leecowell8165]

She was unaware that you were her daughter. She knew you were somebody that she knew but she didn't know WHO that somebody really was. And sadly you can tell her but tomorrow you have to tell her again. Yep you lost her somewhere in time. Beyond sad what this horrible disease does.

[@LordZontar]

My mother had about four of those warning signs to varying degrees, mostly on/off though. Short-term memory problems did start cropping up toward the end, but she was aware she was having difficulties in that area. She largely remained able to take care of herself, converse intelligently and manage living in her apartment, and her visual problems were wholly age-related and her hearing remained excellent, but it was becoming increasingly apparent that she was reaching a stage where she couldn't live independently anymore. Originally my plan was to get her more involved with people and activities, then COVID hit and I didn't dare take the risk of exposing her to that as at her age COVID would have been a death sentence. Quarantine definitely was not good for her at that point but it beat the alternative. I had started planning for moving in to take care of her when the day after Christmas a year and a half ago she fell and couldn't get herself back up. She just couldn't get her legs to work for her and I took her to the hospital. Two days later she crashed mentally. A month of physical therapy failed to restore any ability to walk so I took her home and with the help of a hospice company stayed with her as her full-time caregiver. A month after that she was dead. Toward the very end I had difficulty getting her to swallow food and water, like she had forgotten how, and the hospice nurses who visited daily told me to concern myself only with her palliative medications at that point. I woke up one morning and found she had simply slipped away in her sleep. She had still retained awareness of herself and of people and things around her, and still knew who I was up to the end, at least she hadn't died with her mind completely melted away. It had happened fairly quickly and she still had some dignity when the end did come.

[@margeritahorvath8306]

😭heart breaking to read this..I thankyou for opening up and sharing

[@nenitapatindol525]

Tc

[@emmysue5414]

❤❤❤

[@Mattlawton-ft6ew]

Man I'm in tears reading this so sorry I hope your OK.

[@joannemalton8494]

I believe our loved ones don’t need us to think about a ‘dignified’ death. Loving them accepts them no matter how death takes them…a dignified death happens 100% only in the movies. God bless you.

[@writemyselfaletter]

I'm a 79 year old male so naturally have an interest in anything you have to say about warning signs relating to Alzheimers. During a 35 year career I made hundreds of presentations. Your presentation here is excellent with just one exception. You will dramatically improve your communication if you post the ten bullet points on the screen as you present, either all ten at the beginning or start with #1 and add each bullet point as you get to it.

[@CathyS_Bx]

Apparently you haven't checked out the description box.

[@cheridehart7771]

@@CathyS_Bx maybe he forgot.

[@madeleinesutherland6323]

@@CathyS_Bx I believe he is referring to the visual presentation...so that you SEE and HEAR simultaneously.

[@catajohnson1027]

Yes, that would be very helpful. I am going to have to listen to the whole presentation again.

[@donpatbeck]

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[@olgatellomorrow5898]

I'M 71 YEARS OLD AND I LIVE ALONE , VERY CONCERN , MUST MY FRIEND PAST AWAY , ONLY FEW FRIENS.AND ALSO OLDER THAN ME. I'M TRYING TO MOVE BACK TO MY COUNTRY WICH MAKES ME VERY SAD I LOVE AMERICA. I DON'T WANT TO DIE ALONE IN MY HOME. ITS VERY SAD GETTING OLDER. I DO HAVE A LOT OF THE THING YOU MENTION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INFO.😍

[@lauramalizia9636]

I'm not as old, almost 44. But was covid 19 positive after getting tested April 13, 2021. Pray, talk to Jesus. He is the best friend you will ever have and he will never leave or forsaken and you and you will feel less alone..🙏✝️❤️

[@eileendoherty2836]

Hi Olga I’m 66 and have depression I am the only one to care for my 28 yr old disabled daughter I am from Ireland 🇮🇪 I too would love to go home maybe we can talk we live in tempe arizona❤️🙏🤗☘️🥰

[@MariaReyes-gv8ui]

Hi Olga, thank you so much for your comment. I am 68 years old. My mom was Diagnosed with Alzheimer's when she was 73 years and became totally dependent on others for her care. I live in Ca.and have only one son living in Seattle (no other relatives) and like you, l am at times afraid of having Alzheimer's. However as a Christian and having 100% TRUST IN MY HEAVENLY FATHER, GIVES ME A LOT OF COMFORT. PLEASE TAKE CARE 🙏💗🌻🙏💗🌻🙏💗🌻🙏💗🌻

[@teresitauy5532]

Olga, follow your heart . Getting old is hard especially when you're alone. Sometimes I think getting old is a payback. There's illness, no matter how much you live healthy . Then the scary part is losing your mind . God bless you & safe travel to your country .

[@leegen5936]

I hope you are still doing fine❤

[@whipchick90]

My Dad was diagnosed with early dementia in his late 60's. I was with him at the VA when they were testing him, and a doctor took me alone in a room to ask about him. He questioned me for an hour and a half! My Dad ended up dying at 74 of a heart attack before it really set in. He was still living in his own apt and taking care of himself when he died. It was probably a blessing in disguise.

[@deborahlamartiniere6349]

So sorry for your loss

[@colettanicholsonnicholson1533]

I am sorry i so miss my Dad.

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[@alethastevens6151]

Sorry for your lost he was still young blessings.✌🏼✨🌾

[@toddsmith1617]

@@deborahlamartiniere6349 My dad also passed away of heart problems and had dementia. It was a blessing

[@howardmanley3388]

I’m in my late seventies now, my former father- in law has this now, And He doesn’t remember me at at all .He’s 81 now, it’s so sad we had to stop him from driving because He would get lost all the time and we would have to go get him. It’s very difficult to have any type of meaningful conversation with Him also.. God help us all navigate through End of life journeys...✅

[@sonjagatto9981]

💔

[@kimroy6640]

I went through it with both my parents. Changed me forever. Life sure looks different.

[@deborahlamartiniere6349]

Prayers for him and you all.

[@leahcookscreates3706]

How can he be your Father in law if you are in your late seventies and he is 81? The numbers don't add up..

[@elmaohalloran2247]

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[@lexfip7515]

Thank you kindly for this presentation. Although both my parents had different forms of dementia, I continue educate myself on any and all current updated information on this dreadful disease. My Mother lived until 102 however, the first noticeably signs were approximately mid to late seventies. The painful part in all of this was her not knowing who I was for the better part of twenty years. I now know why it's called "the long goodbye"

[@Andy400ss]

I feel like I have memory loss and I’m only 14😕

[@barbaralong3151]

I love it when people can except it as normal .like the beggining of life,just another chapter . Nothing their when we come we had to learn everything ,maybe we are ment to go out with nothing ?

[@leecowell8165]

Wow that sucks! it doesn't run in my family, fortunately. My Mom lived until 87 she had absolutely no sign of it at all. My Dad passed at 68 from a Myo but he had no sign of it either. None of my brothers have it either. Just doesn't run in the family on either side. I believe its strongly hereditary myself. Yep you need to be very concerned. Horrible disease my spouse passed from Vascular dementia she had no idea who ANYONE was the last few months. She didn't even know her own name and regressed all the way back to babyhood.

[@doublejake.4846]

Both my parents have dementia, Dad is 87; Mom 81 I’m their son and I do everything for them, cook, clean, yard work, shopping, you name it. I’m constantly disrespected by my Dad, I have many dark days. I often wonder how the hell I am going to get through this. Dad was a fighter pilot, Mom was a high school teacher. Both of those people are gone.

[@luciewood5698]

i looked after my dad for the last 18 months of his life which was dominated by his mixed alzheimers and vascular dementia. I was recommended a book called contented dementia and this changed things completely and we started to have fun. My dad also was aggressive verbally and physically-it was called sundowning as usually it happens (if it does happens) after the sun has gone down. His aggression started around 2 pm and lasted till he fell asleep. then he would wake up a new man till the next day at around 2pm. I got in help for the cleaning work and bought easy to prepare food. I stopped disagreeing with him completely and just went with his flow-agreeing and living as much as I could within his world. I stopped trying to tell him his mother and brothers and sisters had died as he was shocked every time he heard this. I accepted that he thought I was his sister sometimes or even my mother. When I stopped trying to make him different from what he was it was a lot easier and we had a lot of laughter as well as the tricky bits. You need help-make sure you ask for it-even if it is a volunteer from a church or helpful neighbour. I used TV a lot to get some free time which I felt guilty about at first. Your job is rather more difficult having 2 people to look after. You need to remember that your father's disrespect is not under his control. Take as objective a stance as possible and don't take it personally-forgiveness is a useful thing here. I joined a support group and took him with me so he could be entertained and I could talk with people going through the same thing-it helped and was fun for my dad too. I ended up feeling like I was giving back to my dad what he had given me-life itself and I ended up coming to terms with his death as well as the challenges we had had during his life. Best of Luck.

[@lim4275]

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[@jenhaganey]

So sorry - that’s a hard situation -prayers for all of you

[@doublejake.4846]

@@jenhaganey Thank You, I’m sitting in my room right now, just trying to collect myself, I have had a long bad day, and I finally have both of them in bed and all this months bills are payed. My Dad is so angry and he used to be a wonderful person, Mom goes with the flow, her thoughts are often somewhere else.

[@chriskelly5127]

In my nightmare of dementia I have a magic Angel. My daughter was caring for me long before I even understood I had issues. Sad it's happening but I am blessed that I can continue to love and laugh

[@M.C.Blackwell]

I'm glad you have your wonderful daughter! I wish you health and healing

[@chriskelly5127]

@@M.C.Blackwell thank you tons

[@jeffreym68]

Blessings to both of you. I'm hoping your daughter has support as well, to keep her healthy enough to help you.

[@chriskelly5127]

@@jeffreym68 You bet. Set up time with caregiver so daughter finially gets down time.

[@britishchickinusa]

i care for my mum too. 11 years so far shes 91 and she came to live w us long before it kicked in. thank God. also made me her poa must have known someithing was happening she mnentioned to me a few times she thought she was getting alz and i being the stupid daughter never thought much of it. just thought she was beg to ge forgetful my mum was super sharp much more than i and now she can barely communicate w me which is destroying me but i adore her and i will care for her till the end hiring nurses and doctors to help along the way and buy her whatever she needs. she is my whole life.. ps shes been wc bound for 7 years now so its a huge job but doesnt matter to me.

[@sandraglunt7577]

My mother started with the rate early onset of 50. The gereatric doctor thought she may have slipped into it from the depression following my father's sudden death. Her cognitive thinking remained excellent for many years as she was also very intelligent but couldn't remember minutes prior. She died at the age of 71, having had early onset, long duration. Sadly my sister is now following the same path! I am 74 and so far no symptoms! Alziemer disease is the cruelest of diseases; it robs you of yourself and results in a slow death! God be with all of us!

[@leecowell8165]

Yeah I believe it is at least somewhat inherited. I'm 79yo and haven't lost a step in the noggin department however my spouse died from vascular dementia. One reason is that she never went to doctors even though she allowed me to check her hypertension (which was through the roof). She was one of those people that steadfastly remained in denial about a lotta things she knew was amiss with her. Anyhow this horrible disease does not run in my family on either side but that doesn't mean of course that I won't eventually develop some form of dementia. And sorry for your loss. hopefully "they" will find something that delays or defers but we're dealing with a very complex organ here that is still not very well understood.

[@vangogo6819]

I was told at age 51 that I tested positive for two genes that would lead to vascular dementia, plus there was family history on my father's side, including him. I am now 62 and becoming symptomatic, I find it scary and depressing. I am very blessed to have strong faith in Jesus and I have a loving husband who helps me and looks after me. If it wasn't for my faith I wouldn't make it. I am getting so that I can't remember names, what I had for breakfast or what was said to me five minutes ago. I am still aware enough to know what's going on, I don't feel bad for myself, it's my husband I am concerned for. God bless everyone who has a loved one struggling with this or who is struggling themselves. Sorry for the long reply.

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[@dejonsmall9886]

My mother didn't know who I was 99% of the time. Many times I cried on the way home because it hurt so much, however she knew my wife every time she saw her. They both had the same birthday. For two years my brother, sister and I did the watch before we had to put her in a facility as it got too much for us. I was relieved when she passed. June 14 was 4 years ago. She was 82. I wouldn't wish this disease on my worse enemy...

[@matthewbrown6163]

45 years ago it hit my nanna. We were clueless as to what it was or why she would do silly things or talk 30 mins on the phone & then whom it was who called. To the family she was just an old lady in her 70's but we all noted these changes. To visit my friend's Grand Pa was very hard as he slowly forgot people. I visited every Sunday with 2 beers & a few cigarettes he enjoyed. I then switched to McDonald's Sundae & Apple Pie as he refused to eat their food. He called me a grandson's name (my friend) & got to the point where he became paranoid about WWII (he was a Polish resistance fighter sent twice to the camps but a crashed train saved him with a switch of his papers to a dead man's.

[@pamabbey3057]

God bless everyone who is writing about this. If I get this illness, I have options. I do not want to say though becuz who knows who is reading this. God bless everyone who knows and cares for their loved ones.

[@matthewbrown6163]

@@pamabbey3057 At least we know but 45 years ago it was just people getting older. My Nanna shut down her memory at her daughter's funeral. 24 hours later she was different to what we knew her.

[@pamabbey3057]

@@matthewbrown6163 Yes, positive point. We used to call this senility. My friend still uses that term. I am a bit concerned. Almost every day he calls me and asks what day is this. Yes, I believe many sad things can really trigger this. I have seen it happen when someone loses a loved one, too. Serious illness seems to occur. I have seen people get cancer after a loss of a loved one. Like I said, I already have a Living Will, which discusses this. I hope everyone out there has a Living Will, too.

[@matthewbrown6163]

@@pamabbey3057 In my facilities I added huge Analogue Wall Clocks to many of the walls. Not to give staff the time but to reassure the residents. It won't stop memory loss but it will stop just one resident feeling lost then my job is done. I had massive calendars that clicked over to the day of the week. Once again it was for their sake & not the staff. Keeping residents safe is the priority & you aid them to feel comfortable then you have achieved your goal.

[@jeanlennox6867]

My husband has been diagnosed with dementia and the amazing thing is he appears more relaxed and happier now than when he was younger. I believe that is because he has relinquished all responsibilities and nowadays has no worries. He knows he has dementia but he only laughs at his bad memory!

[@susansimpson3395]

Happening to my husband too! Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@nosuchthing8]

That's early dementia. When he can't talk, keeps calling to cancel Dr appointments, etc...

[@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834]

that's not really Dementia my friend.

[@ericheine2414]

Excellent and well-presented overview Melissa. I'm older but I make up for it by being immature. I withdrew from Social Circles because they were boring and I get tired of pretending to be interested. I backed off of work because it's tiring and it makes me sore. I stopped following politics because it was hard to take seriously and I found it unbelievable. Reading seems to be worthwhile

[@shirleymason7697]

Go for it

[@Andy400ss]

@@shirleymason7697 i feel like I have memory loss and I’m worried I’m 14 😕

[@Garo10]

@@Andy400ss did u forget you wrote this post ? 🤔

[@geraldinepuckettmusic4779]

Interesting

[@cherryvaleleatherock6900]

I completely understand your point of view, as I feel the same way.

[@Joleve]

It’s more emotional if you take care of your own family and if you can find some therapy program please do. Thank you Doctor

[@fredjohn9722]

Hello vhangee.... How are you doing today... 💕💕💕💕 And I hope you do stay safe due to the pandemic over there.?

[@teresaj4876]

The first thing I noticed with my mother in law that alarmed me was not using names of people - instead she would say he or she. Often switching from one to the other mid sentence. She also got angry at doctors and even her long time friends for saying something that she misinterpreted. Then she started hording mail from scams or from "groups" asking for money. When I would offer to put in the recycling she would get angry and say they were important and not to touch them. I was so concerned about her spending on scams or things like publishers clearing house that I asked various family members if they thought it was odd. No one else was concerned. I know her well and I should have listened to myself and investigated sooner. By the time I got involved she had spent all their savings and nearly every month was overdrawing their account. Thank you for this guide it hopefully will help others.

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My mother is trying to give her money to the church. The bad thing is these people in the church know she's got a problem, but they still take her money.

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[@georgemansfield7736]

The best description of old age mind problems i have ever heard. Thanks Doctor.

[@isobelstaude3541]

This has been a totally brilliant unemotional description comparing normal aging & early signs of dementia. Thank you!

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[@larryboysen5911]

I know those steps...as my late mother went through them all. At times I do forget minor things, but so do a number of my senior contemporaries!

[@butchyshoe]

Yes, but u can't help but worry about Alzheimer's with us living longer !!

[@karinlarsen2608]

I learned our brain starts shrinking when we're 30

[@JP-dw1fp]

Why is this woman in a cage? She seems like a very calm nice woman. FREE MELISSA!

[@karenhall2926]

That’s funny😊

[@alethastevens6151]

Not😾

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[@karenbouchard7098]

Blahaha!!!

[@cherigibsontrujillo2610]

@J P This message has actually made my visit to this page worth it, THANK YOU for putting a smile on my ☻ 😄😋😉😜🙏👩🏼🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@Saucyakld]

My mother died of altzheimers so I made myself join clubs, especially quilt clubs but now at 73 I just can't be bothered anymore, wasn't very good at it anyway. Started a new hobby, aquarobics. Three times a week but I am peeling, must be the clorine in the water. But after going 20 times am bored with that, 20 times repeating the same thing. I love my choir and my prem baby crocheting and quilting . Hope this coming summer I can go out again and meet my friends, too cold now.

[@MelissaBPhD]

Great to hear that you are mixing it up to stay engaged with life (except for the peeling part :)) #Kudos to you for being proactive to stay active!! Thank you for listening

[@bevshafer1623]

Lost my soulmate 6 months ago on the 30th March. What a terrible disease. We kept him at home he wanted that. We almost didn't make it. It was so overwhelming. Hospis was great. Only two days a week. Prayers to everyone going through this. Bless you.

[@paulohlsson27]

Hi Bev, how's your day going with you?

[@maureenhannivan8043]

Very good information.. as a senior now, I use my dining table for notes ,calendar meds, etc. This way when I have my breakfast everything that is important is right in front of me....

[@wendybrierley5412]

Isn't it Dementia in old age mainly? If we are still working, this can be picked up by work friends. But when you are retired, living on your own - less social interaction, not easy to notice someone is developing it. Unless we go out often, socialise and keep active. It is a crippling disease like Parkinson's.

[@Kman.]

Ugh...but you've got to remember to HAVE YOUR BREAKFAST or you'll be in a heap of trouble~~~:)

[@butchyshoe]

@@wendybrierley5412 Don't know why they show my photo in the army and my name is definitely not wendy brierley !!!!

[@cynthiasoroka1838]

My Cat would have fun KNOCKING OFF ALL That’s IMPORTANT STUFF THE TABLE! THEN FIND PLACES TO HIDE THEM!

[@MelissaBPhD]

#Smart. I have notes all over my desk to keep me organized too! That's normal :)

[@m.pixley8413]

As a dyslexic I have had trouble with name and nouns recall and executive functioning for my entire life.

[@lauramalizia9636]

That's what I mean. I'm almost 44 and have ADHD. I mean I was misdiagnosed bipolar but yeah, my point is these are all signs of other issues as well.

[@m.pixley8413]

@@mheile11 you are right it may be a little different for dyslexics . The ordering issue may just be a propensity to tackle tasks differently. But I have read a few articles where researchers have "shown strong correlations between dyslexia symptoms and deficits in short-term memory and executive functioning". There are probably big differences between what they see in dyslexics vs. Alzheimers maybe they just need to do more research.

[@rosemaryscott4776]

My partner has severe dyslexia and terrible short term memory. I'm sure he would be diagnosed with dementia if he saw a dr, but he's been like it for years and not getting worse. This issue needs further investigation. There must be a strong link between short term memory and language processing. PhD anyone?

[@squeek5810]

Me too my regards and respect to you from Australia.

[@jamesmiller1501]

@@m.pixley8413 Certainly sounds like his safety is an issue. Given that, you could also see if your local Adult Protective Services would be able to advise you on your options.

[@sidoniewinterpasternak9938]

Almost all of those are also the symptoms of being stressed out, distracted, overworked, pulled to too many directions

[@jmj1546]

ABSOLUTELY !

[@enfield7123]

Good comment I understand that

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[@normagutierrez1627]

No..entirely different symptoms.

[@oceanbrzzz]

@@normagutierrez1627 I agree. Stress, overwork causes temporary challenges and I’ve been there! My mother has Alzheimer’s where she completely forgets most short term info and a few of the others on this list. Very helpful video to just help me understand dementia and Alzheimer’s. My mother in law had dementia, when she talked it was “word salad” and she exhibited every one of these 10 signs. Such a sad time.

[@yolandanower722]

My dad died from Alzheimer’s December 6th 2012 😢 I and my brother are concerned that we or our kids can inherit it. I’m 63 yr old female, have to write down names of new people, I always write lists. I have decided to get walking with my dog 4xs a day, changed my eating habits and have now gotten to my goal weight. I have lost 60lbs now, and just pulled out my old bike, next level of activity. I’m starting to have problems with my vision, I wear glasses too. I get nervous driving at night. I say words that I don’t mean to say, wrong words. I miss place things, but I do find them.

[@susanstehlik8189]

wish i had seen this video years ago, when all these signs were present with my stepmom and i ignored them until the dementia was severe. i thought i was being supportive and helpful. when the wandering started we were already in triage mode. thank you for making this video.

[@fredjohn9722]

Hello Susan.... How are you doing today.... And I hope you do stay safe due to the pandemic over there.?

[@fredjohn9722]

Hello Susan.... How are you doing today.... 💕💕💕 And I hope you do stay safe due to the pandemic over there.?

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

May 2021 as I write. Some years ago, New York University Geriatric Service pompously told us with unquestioned medical 'gravitas': our mom, then 92 - had the beginnings of 'symptoms and cognitive losses consistent with AD." They insisted - that, was the case. They said it twice, over a period of several years. Only one problem. She did not HAVE Alzheimer's. She had mixed dementia. So, after Medicaid refused us for being "too rich" (mother had $29,000 total in the world in a Citibank checking account)..we said, "Screw y'all.." and moved her in with my sister, where my family rolled up our sleeves and assumed complete care for her. We kept her fed, healthy, socially and intellectual engaged, took her out and about, let her share everything we did as much as possible.... till she passed, peacefully in her sleep, at 95. (June, 2017.) In a clean, comfy room, with regular meals, a devoted dog, daughters who loved her, and a full, rich life. She was the woman who brought me into the world. Helping her leave it in peace and dignity? It was an honor. It altered the trajectory of my life for good and all. The medical community is full of pompous, self-involved idiots who haven't a clue. Many times we were disappointed along the way by bureaucracies/Doctors who didn't care, were rule bound and heartless, wouldn't go that extra mile, disbelieved what we said, or simply treated mom as a non-individual, a statistic. So glad we avoided 'experts' like the plague. And that we were there for our mother till that last day and beyond. Many of those know it all Doctors in fact - have quite a lot to learn...

[@nanaofaiden9743]

May God bless you for caring so well for your mom!

[@llrblaylock9451]

Hi Cynthia, thanks for sharing the narrative about your family and taking care of your Mom. Indeed, it is an honor to serve our parents. My Dad is 80 and at this point shows no sign of dementia. My sister was one of his primary caretakers, however she left this left journey at the tender of age 56 in 2020. She will always be with us. You never lose someone that you love. Your Mom's spirit will always be with you. I am now having to get more engaged with my Dad who lives about 2 hours from me. He's a very independent man and gifted storyteller. Your narrative was inspiring and thanks for sharing.

[@scottb4579]

You're mom was very blessed to have a daughter like you.

[@donnahalsted7718]

Oh, my, Cynthia. Your story warms my heart! I hope this rare virtue grows and spreads! You have certainly given us a beautiful "definition" of honoring your parents! God bless you as you both work through, and enjoy these cherished moments together on Earth!

[@juliacole4287]

Ok

[@lyndamitton4496]

You are a very big help! Thank you for understanding some of the clues telling us that things are changing, and helping us get prepared! I hope my kids see this video ‘cause I think I’m on the road there!

[@jill7111]

I have bipolar disorder and was also diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. But my neurologist told me it could be my bipolar meds or the bipolar itself that could be causing my symptoms. It made me feel better even though he didn’t completely rule out vascular problems. COVID has really scared me though. I had it in April and the brain fog is unbelievable, way worse than any MCI symptoms I had before. I really hope it goes away soon.

[@lerebox]

how's it going?

[@Letscurealzheimers]

Great advice and informative video. I Looked after my dad for 2.5 years as he suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Found out he was having memory problems when we were on a trip. The caregiving journey was tough for me. The social workers suggested that my dad should be put in a care home. When he was put in there he was placed on too many meds. His bill for Zyprexa was $700 month. The over medication and neglect put him in the geriatric psyche ward at the regional mental hospital in 107 days.

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[@zombiejashin4635]

My grandad is getting tested for dementia on Wednesday and I’m so scared. I’m hoping it’s just normal forgetfulness with his age. Alzheimer’s runs in our family but I’m praying for a miracle. 😭

[@ma7608]

I'm a PCA and I take care of many people with dementia and usually they are worse in the morning than evening. I have one person who she became very attached to me and she tells me every day to please not leave her alone that she can't remember what she has to do next. It truly breaks my heart when it's time to leave because I can't imagine what she's going through in her head.

[@fathimahassan3150]

Feeding the brain with correct food is very important and specially cutting down the Carbohydrates.

[@ImnotChuck.]

Just a suggestion: get rid of the screen background or replace it with another screen that is a solid color or something that is less distracting. That one really hits me hard and I can hardly pay attention to what you are saying.

[@esthershelley2622]

Yes, I feel like I'm getting 'tunnel vision' with how it wraps around her...very distracting.

[@dorisstubbs1122]

I agree with this comment about the background - very disconcerting and distracting.

[@ingenuity168]

I agree.

[@HalbertS-wt5hr]

You do know, that being easily distracted by a simple background like that and finding yourself unable to follow the presentation is an early indicator of impending dementia.

[@ImnotChuck.]

@@HalbertS-wt5hr No, I didn't know that, but I hope you find help.

[@Anna.Mason151]

Anxiety, reactive defensiveness, becoming fixated on a thought, compulsive explosive outbursts directed at you but do not make sense, behaviour related to delusional thought process, ie hiding things that they feel might get stollen. Accusing you of stealing an object that they cannot remember the whereabouts of.

[@rebelqueen3875]

Ty for posting this my father who is 84 had an explosive and violent out burst the other day directed at my 80 yr old mother....I have been speechless and devastated ever since.

[@marykinuthia6067]

I have all that, am 60 years.

[@skipt.5165]

Thank you tor the list 🙏🏼

[@suesartor4376]

I just lost my husband of 58 years to Alzheimer's. The warning signs Melissa gave were spot on. He exhibited all of them and the final one was severe aggression. Alzheimer's is dying by inches so being aware is very helpful. Melissa, please try to eliminate verbal pauses (ah, er etc.) and look at the camera rather than up. The information is great but you seem nervous in the delivery. Alzheimer's is a cruel master that takes life from a vital person. Caregivers need support and prayers.

[@aslmad1]

I wonder if Melissa asked for a critique because I’m seeing several.

[@mjones1122]

I have changed my mom's diet and eliminated sugar and refined carbohydrates. She is now getting good quality food with protein and fat, lots of bone broth. She was not eating any protein because someone told her it was bad for her. She did not eat any salt, so very dizzy and falling. The doctor told her to eat salt and her dizziness has gone away. She also drinks high fat coconut milk with hot water and that has helped with her memory. She was not taking her meds consistently and that has been straightened out. Plus she was able to get off of her statin which was causing some severe side effects. Because she didn't really want to share these issues with her doctor, she endured the pain. Her leg pain was debilitating, so not exercising or moving around, just sitting in her recliner all day. Now she says her legs don't hurt and can do some exercises, progress. Doctors talk using a high level clinical language. After we leave the appointment, my mom asks me, "what did they mean?" This is such a journey for the patient and the caregiver.

[@elisafrye2115]

It is a WELL-KNOWN FACT that Statins can contribute, not just to muscle pain, but to DEMENTIA! And there is very limited evidence that they are helpful to older women! 😱. 😰. I’m 87, and in pretty good shape( I still drive, etc and my kids keep an eagle eye on me and my aging brain.) My LDL is bit high, but my doc admits that otherwise my lipids are perfect. And he is OK with my decision that I will NEVER take a statin. Your mother is SO blessed with your loving concern and your wisdom in helping her! ❤️

[@Here-a-little-there-a-little]

I started taking a statin drug when I was in my forties. I could not remember anything I was doing going room to room in my house. One day my tank was empty and I stopped to get gas. I went in and paid for it and then got in my car and drove away. I Did not even remember it untill later that day the gas station called me and told me what I had done. That was the day I quit taking statins. I rather die of a heart attack. My memory is fine now.

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[@cybergen2K]

Thank you. This is so informative and such a relief in stopping my paranoia getting the better of me.

[@memee1488]

Thank you. This is so helpful, and I love how you explain that some things are just normal things that happen to all of us.

[@bettyshaffer8289]

Thank you! You explained what other people didn't...now I understand what my mom is going through better...God bless you❤

[@blackfeel9172]

Hi baby how are you doing now i hope you are really doing good you are awesome looking at you baby makes happy when I look at your picture it is beyond my imagination that a creature like you really exist like a rose you make the garden so beautiful You are a diamond to any man that have eyes to see goodness of a womanhood Baby am Ben easy going person very understandable Am a civil engineer and a contractor I work at so many places like Asia Europe and Africa I love art craft and I write music I like ideal people when I see your picture am impress I want a good woman that understand what real love is all about who will understand me and perfectly be for me So we can build our world strong enough to care for each other I want you to be mine and I hope to hear from you soonest thanks

[@MudlarksAlmanac]

my mother's lost her awareness of dangerous behaviour, and became angry if I tried to stop her doing things. She started to develop Alzheimer's in her late 80s, and spent a lot of time staying with me and my family because of illness, but after her last stay in hospital (for a broken wrist) she went home, where she lived alone. (She didn't like living with me and my sons, unless she was unwell, because she said we were too noisy for her. She wanted to be in her own home, and was scared in case she had to go into a residential home, so I decided it would be easier for me to care for her in her own home) I walked around to her house to see her usually twice a day, to give her her medications, and cook meals, tidy up etc. but we often clashed because she thought that I was interfering. On one occasion I found her trying to boil a pan of water on a tripod, over about 10 nightlight candles. She had spoilt her kettle by scrubbing the inside with washing up liquid, because she thought it was dirty. When she was still using her kettle, she would pull the plug from the live socket rather than wait for the kettle to turn itself off. When I said she should be careful as she might get an electric shock this way, she angrily told me she was 90 and had done this all her life! Another time she lit around 30 night light candles in a room because she thought the air was damp. I removed them when she wasn't looking. I was terrified that she would burn her house down! I was her only child, and my father died in the 1980s, so I was the only one around to help her, but she resented me being in her house, and became very unpleasant to me. I recognise other points from your list too. I went on a short course for carers, provided by the Alzheimer's Association, which gave me a lot of information, but caring for a parent alone is hard.

[@alexmorgan3435]

Athough not an only child, I am in a similar position to what you were with your mother. My brother and sister emigrated and live in Australia and Malaysia. My brother doesn't visit, he's not really interested but my sister does once or twice each year. My mother dotes on her having previously fallen out with her daughter big time, but now I am the enemy in her eyes and yet it is me who cares for her and runs her life. She is no longer able to manage. She argues with EVERYTHING I tell her or ask her to do, everything, however big, small, trivial or important. It is a major battle to get anything done with her. She was a prolific hoarder. Anyway her cognitive impairment is now pretty noticeable and affects her ability to manage her affairs and daily tasks. I need a PoA but she REFUSES to give it to me. It's her loss as I could just walk away and leave her to it. She has taken over my life in the last 3 years and there is no relief in sight.

[@leecowell8165]

Yep they often become VERY argumentative. No sense in even talking with them they've completely lost any sense of reality at that juncture. Sad when you only mean well for them.

[@angelagreco2734]

I have to admit doctor my husband is going through most of these tips you are mentioning! He has been diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's but his driving is still perfect!

[@semaplasfa09]

Same here!

[@leandrobaluyotjr5181]

Very informative ! The narrative is clear and precise and easy to understand even for a lay person like me.Thank you and more success to your personal & professional endeavors Ms.Melissa B!

[@caz7363]

There’s an order to how you get dressed? I’m 60 and don’t have any order. In fact I love falling asleep in my clothes so I’m dressed and warm in the morning 😊

[@PathsToMath]

Like as in putting your pants on before your underpants, or your coat before your clothes...

[@judahtribe7]

What about if you keep putting your shirt on inside out

[@liznetherland3326]

Certain drugs cause dementia...especially if you use drugs together that are contraindicative (not supposed to be used together). My aunt started having memory issues and other health issues. I got her to tell me all of her prescriptions and I researched them all. She was taking THREE which were not supposed to be used in the elderly and were also contraindicative. Despite me giving this info to her daughter, her daughter put her in a home and she was diagnosed with Parkinsons and then she died. No one was watching out for her. If you are in a hospital or a home, you must have an advocate! She did NOT have Parkinsons!!! And she did not have to go to a nursing home, much less die!

[@bettyedmonds-hubbard6122]

My Aunt had induced Parkinsons caused by some of the medications the doctor had her on.

[@marktwain368]

@@bettyedmonds-hubbard6122 this is heartbreaking and scary. I hope things are manageable.

[@WayTooSuppish]

This explanation between the contrast of Alzheimer's to normal aging was very helpful. Thank you for this content, very well explained and well done.

[@fifthof1795]

My cousin's husband developed early onset Alzheimer's at the young age of 54. He's 62 now , looks eighty and has no knowledge of who he is, who anyone is, can't speak or do anything for himself. He's needed 24 hour care for four years. So sad. I've known him almost as long as my cousin has. I got on with him so well and we had some good times over nearly four decades.

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[@juditrotter5176]

With my Mom the hard part was in the middle when she knew something was wrong and was terribly frightened but wouldn’t admit it. I took her into my home for a time but the availability of a support person was really difficult so finding the right place was needed.

[@nosuchthing8]

How did you afford the care for her

[@djimenez1567]

My mom didnt poop for 3 days and she developed hepatic encephalopathy, the symptoms are similar to Alzheimer's. Not pooping caused Higher ammonia levels in her blood which messes with brain function. Cure was simple- she was given lactulose, and after she pooped- she was well again. No more dementia and confusion! Untreated, high ammonia levels can lead to coma and death..

[@lindajohns1617]

Many of these symptoms/behavior is also a sign of depression which I have had for 40 years. I have a hard time differentially telling the difference. Old age is more of a bother than a handicap.

[@JabamiLain]

Well, depression is related to Alzheimer.

[@christinehales4222]

I hear what you're saying Linda.Ive had uncontrolled partial & absence seizures for 40 years .The meds don't help now ,I have many of these symptoms on my ' bad ' days .

[@blackfeel9172]

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[@annhinkelman8729]

Thank you for this brief & succinct video. First time I've heard about the vision issue, significant reduction in peripheral view, & the eventual limit to (almost) binocular size vision (width/height wise). No wonder an Alzheimer patient doesn't see the plate in front of them. Thank you again.

[@yoboatsummer]

Agree- I worked as a nurse in nursing homes and on dementia units for 26 years and never heard about the peripheral vision- if I did, I forgot about it. Great info!

[@mjorgensen6303]

I have questioned our opthamologist every 6 months about this and he doesn't seem to have ever heard of it!

[@susiethomson4483]

unless you have taken care of a loved one with this horrible disease you have no idea how hard it is. There are times they seem normal, and other times they can be very mean and turn on you. It takes a lot out of you mentally and physically.

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

It happened to my mom, who was taking care of my dad who had Alzheimer's. I didn't witness the event, but mom told me what happened when I gave her a call. Seems dad got mad when he couldn't find the car keys (they had sold the car, since mom didn't drive, and dad was no longer capable of it). She reminded him that the car was gone. He got really angry and punched her in the face. She reacted, and decked him. Out cold. Of course, she was sorry and upset---I told her that maybe he was getting too much for her to deal with, and maybe he should go to a facility that deals with Alzheimer's patients. I live in another state, so I was not able to help them. I never blamed her for defending herself, and dad did go to a facility where he lived the rest of his life. My mom told me that her life was much better, and she could visit him, and not have to deal with his day to day care. (Jan Griffiths).

[@alexmorgan3435]

@@douglasgriffiths3534 OMG that was awful. Must have been very hard to deal with.

[@alexmorgan3435]

100% agree. It consumes your whole life. Your life is no longer your own.

[@nadaruiz8752]

Thanks a lot Melissa. You are helping a lot of people like my age 69 on how to slow down the development of Alzeimers Disease. I will take note on your suggestions. Great day ahead. All my best wishes to you. God bless and more power to you.

[@PALWE]

❤

[@brendapickett2263]

I'm 44 years old and I have already started on my Aricept to hopefully slow down these symptoms of early onset Alzheimer's. You hit on every one except for me suddenly being dyslexic and always, always late. I guess it's familial, because my dad, aunt, uncle, and grandma all had/or have it.

[@OLDCHEMIST1]

Very sorry to hear that - you're young enough to be my daughter. And there's me worrying about forgetting the odd word or being unable to recall the name of this or that actor. I don't know whether this will be of help to you, but I am a keen student of languages and this is strongly believed to slow down dementia. I think it's the effort of trying to learn new words and phrases.

[@barraqaalim7459]

Good news to get ride of this deadly disease I recommend you to Dr Okolo herbal medicine formula who can cure you completely

[@rare1walking]

Review any meds on www.askapatient.com Incl. Aricept.

[@asociatiaademed7417]

There is a genetic background to Alzheimer, which run in families. But this is just a (small) part of the story. The danger is in unhealthy habits and diets which run in family as well and people are not aware of. Just revise your diet and lifestyle, have a look on insulin-resistance and intermittent fasting. Alzheimer is labeled by some as diabetes type 3. Do a blood work mandatory: Hb1C and HOMA IR.

[@blackfeel9172]

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[@purplehearts1251]

This is so scary. I pray I NEVER get this. 😨

[@christinevigil8627]

I have DEMENTION.. I. JUST STARTED. GOT WORSE WITH THIS COVID. I FORGET WHAT DAY IT IS..IF REPEAT MYSELF ALOT GET SO UPSET. CAUSE MY FAMILY SAY I REPEAT MY SELF ALOT..I GET FRUSTRATED. AN ANXIETY ALOT.

[@freddygigliotti7214]

VERY SCARY!!! My father has it and it is pure hell. I am no longer sure if I believe in a God anymore because how could he let people suffer like this. My father has hallucinations EVERY DAY and it is horrible.

[@monichat]

Please stay calm, a person with Alzheimer doesn't realize what is happening, therefore is not suffering. (Unless they have hallucinations). During his 5 years of illnes my husband once asked . I did not answer and he dropped the subject, that was the only time he asked a question about his situation. He was always happy to see me but if I missed a day he did not even pay attention since there were activities in the home where he was taken care of = dancing, singing, bingo, talking with other patients, he even had a girl friend. No jealousy, she made him laugh. He died of pneumonia.

[@purplehearts1251]

@@monichat I'm so sorry. 😔💔

[@monichat]

@@purplehearts1251 Thank you with all my heart

[@dlou3264]

Memory, Nouns, Naming Problem Solving, Executive Planning. (Recipes, order of dressing) 1. Cannot remember new information, while long-term memory is intact. Use of memory aids 2. Problems with problem solving. Concentration problems. 3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at play, at home, or at work 4. Confusion with time and place 5. Trouble understanding visual images and spacial relationships 6. Having problems with new words, speaking, and writing. Circumlocution.. 7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps 8. Decreased or poor judgement. Money, scams, hygene, 9. Withdrawal from work or social activities. Fear of discovery 10. Changes in mood or personality. Anxiety, upset, rapid changes in mood.

[@justgivemethetruth]

What is "Fear of discovery"

[@dlou3264]

@@justgivemethetruth ?????

[@justgivemethetruth]

@@dlou3264 Yes, it is a question. What is "fear of discovery"?

[@dlou3264]

@@justgivemethetruth You tell us.

[@annedzurnak9815]

Fear of discovery means afraid others will know they are having memory problems

[@paddyboycooper8858]

my 71 year old mother has early stage dementia. her doctor said it was depression(her partner of 20 years passed away last year). i started noticing' she was forgetting what day of the week it was and keeping tons of notes for reminders. she still drives which worys me still pays the bills. i went to visit other day and she asked how was i related to her. that was heartbreaking now I'm really concerned

[@kristinryling1879]

I’m seeing this in a friend, it’s profoundly sad. I’ve literally explained how to answer her phone a hundred times, she’s ok for a day, and then can’t remember. She’s in a state of constant agitation, being perplexed. She’s been buying diabetic meters for decades and could not remember where to buy one, I have to tell her, the drug store. She’s not yielding to on coming traffic at green lights. I know I’m losing a long time friend from my narrow circle. She’s a goer, she won’t tolerate a nursing home. It’s hard to watch and cope with.

[@rare1walking]

Lower carbs. Increase water. Get off meds one by one that cause memory loss. Walk with her daily. Even a UTI will cause the boat to tip. Marshmallow root tea to stop the pain by coating the bladder. Grapefruit Seed extract to kill the bacteria.

[@kathygause7849]

Please get her to stop driving before something terrible happens.

[@bodhimarkprinz8001]

I am a doctor with Medicines sans Frontieres, a Neonatologist, and i was diagnosed with MS 6 years ago. I have cognitive issues and how do I determine the difference between cognitive impairment and dementia?

[@lucilletousignant8821]

Feed your brains the right foods and you can reverse Chronic diseases. Google Dr. Terry Wahls’ Diet or Protocol. She was a Prof. of Medicine at the U. of Iowa who has progressive M.S. She went from using zero gravity bed and wheelchair to now riding a bike for miles. She now totally controls her progressive M.S. by her diet and some supplements. She has her personal site and several videos on you tube that describe her journey. Good luck.

[@Saucyakld]

My brother has MS and now dementia. Apparently that goes hand in hand with MS. Hope not in your case 💞

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[@DOLfirst]

I've ALWAYS used sticky notes. Some of these symptoms could be associated with certain vitamin deficiencies, thyroid problems or other hormone imbalances, advanced staged Lyme disease, extended isolation, depression, ADD, etc. Oftentimes I think Alzheimer's disease/dementia is diagnosed too quickly.

[@MelissaBPhD]

I couldn't agree more. Check out my podcast on How Alzheimer's (should be) Diagnosed at bit.ly/3rdw4Cj

[@ED80s]

I'm 55 and I've been using sticky notes for years and only go grocery shopping with a list. I find life is very busy and I don't like to leave anything to memory.

[@biloz2988]

Well said

[@Icon_of_Design]

This is all gray information... I would want concrete results - perhaps that new machine that Prenuvo has can determine Alzheimer’s.

[@hippiechicksmomma2727]

@@ED80s I had memory problem since young n my sister too. Sticky notes guy got rich???? Because everyone needs to be reminded . It's rare to loose your mind. Just dance n be happy keep moving . Sitting watching TV is bad. People who sit n do nothing get sick faster than those who are in the go

[@catherine9774]

Also another sign is forgetting how to use their cell phone or how to turn on or off the tv or even that it has different channels. Forgetting to feed their dog. The list goes on...

[@Blue-rl5dp]

Absolutely! Not just cell phone, but the ordinary hard-wired phone that's been sitting on their lamp table for the last 50 years. I don't get along well with modern tech, but mother forgot how her stove functions, her phone, her clapper lamp! (She showed that clapper off for 20 years but suddenly forgot how to make it work.)

[@suemcclung5448]

Yes! My mom forgot that you put the speaker part of a wired handset next to your ear. She would pick it up and put the speaker next to her mouth. Poor Mama. She didn’t have Alzheimer’s. One of these other forms Melissa mentioned and it was so hard to watch. Eventually, she forgot what a phone was and what function it served.

[@michaeljonesdougherty.209]

Iam in the medical field & i use to worked with dementia and Alzheimer's disease .i Have older friends thats are HUSBAND and wife her husband is in a brain HEALTH home and now shes haveing trouble now . With her mind health i see a change in her. Scary stuff . Ive a busy work schedule at work ive been really not focus &not rembering had a TEST couple weeks ago at my.pcp i didnt do 100% on it😓 iam only 45yo . Gr8 video thankyou for shareing. I like yours & Tippy SNOW videos so gr8 helpfulness learning .

[@sheilalarkin1291]

For me at 72 aging has affected my cognitive abilities. Many of these symptoms describe my difficulties. Neurologist diagnosed aging. Frustrating to once have enjoyed a photogenic memory to searching for words to finish a sentence or research a topic for hours and yet later not have any recall of the subject matter. Now I make notes in an effort to forge the information to a state of permanence in my mind. Must say I resent these difficulties as I do not consider myself old. Oh well, one must charge ahead regardless of physical or cognitive problems. Such is life.

[@nosuchthing8]

Photographic, not photogenic memory. You sound like you have fairly normal abilities now. I wish you well.

[@sheilalarkin1291]

@@nosuchthing8 Siri thinks I speak Chinese, lol I know it’s photogenic thanks.

[@sheilalarkin1291]

@@nosuchthing8 oops, did it again, lol “photographic”🤦🏼‍♀️

[@nosuchthing8]

@@sheilalarkin1291 no worries, just go back and edit it. I'm on my phone making innumerable mistakes.

[@cierakitty]

I can see every one of these signs in a couple of friends in mt neighborhood. One gets really angry at her changes, the other finds it all really funny. It is getting to a point where it is difficult to even have a normal conversation anymore. They forget they even called me, repeat themselves over and over, lose things right in plan sight, forget where we are going (in route), roam around in a store not remembering why they went there, moody, oh gosh it goes on and on. Recently while out, one asked when were we going to go eat.....we had just pulled out of the resturant parking lot. It's hard on them...yes...but it's hard on us who know them as well.

[@lauramalizia9636]

Interesting about the food on your own plate not being visible in front of you. When I was in college I did do dietary aide in a nursing home. I always wondered why some residents would go after others' plates of food and if they were still able to walk, it was hard to get them to sit down and show them the same thing really is on their plate too. Thank you for explaining that so well 👍❤️

[@mjorgensen6303]

This really is happening in our family and makes the "patient" very angry when reminded to turn their head to see what is around them.

[@lauramalizia9636]

@@mjorgensen6303 😢

[@lotocho]

Alzheimers had its grip, but igrotum is providing a strong counterforce. Encouraged by the improving cognitive abilities.

[@brusselssprouts560]

Very very insightful, from someone who has been in UK social care for 15 years. Thanks very much!

[@justmeagain9051]

My brother passed from dementia November 2 2021 at the age of 61. He had paranoia and unusual phobias . My grandmother also had dementia. She had hallucinations and memory loss. I'd visit them as much as I could when they were home. Always were happy to see me. Oddly enough out of all my cousins ( whom didn't visit except on special occasions ) she lost her memory of except me. I was the last one that she forgot. Also my uncle had it but could bowl 200+ point games as he did when he was well but he couldn't figure out how to get on the lanes or how to pick up the ball . Goes to show that what you do when they're well may follow them into this horrible disease. 😢

[@yawn8598]

I found the comparing of altz with normal ageing of each sign very helpful. Thank you!

[@MelissaBPhD]

You're welcome!

[@greensandridge1018]

I also found this aspect of your talk very helpful indeed, along with the rest of it actually. It made me think of how I could best help my husband who, I’m told I’d in the early stages of AD. In order stop myself getting so stressed about his behaviour towards the care I give him, the more I can learn about the disease and it’s progression the easier I will find t to come to terms with. Thank you so very much for your video, it has helped me already.

[@yawn8598]

@@greensandridge1018 My mother had dementia for 15 years, so I understand what you're saying. I hope you're getting help and support from family and from friends, as well as from health professionals, so you don't feel all alone in coping. Even knowing I could lift the phone to the Alzheimer's society and just talk to someone used to help me.

[@mottledbrain]

I'm glad you kept pointing out that many of us (or we all) go through these memory problems, sometimes simply with aging. At first this video was reminding me too much of COVID, where we all get some of the symptoms now and then. But here, um, here, um ... what was I saying? ;)

[@jacquelinemiller240]

Was feeling realllly worried as the doctor was going through the list. Then I looked up the word circumlution which she said was a sign of dementia, and sure enough, spellcheck changed it to circumlocution! So glad I’m not the only one....

[@theatremad9797]

A lot of these signs are nearly always compared to depression and anxiety also.Need to get checked for both. There are so many people in society walking around with anxiety and don’t even know it. It’s all related and can easily get the wrong diagnosis.

[@babsharris6724]

Well I am 87, have AMD & still have 180 degrees of vision, still making errors, with the isolation occasionally lose track off which day it is.

[@paulohlsson27]

Hi babs, how's your day going with you?

[@carolejackson8357]

Not all dementia is Also though the symptoms may be similar. Mom's was brain cancer. Very difficult

[@caledoniabeautifuleden8584]

My 64 year old Mum has had severe issues with her memory for the last year and a half and it has got a lot worse over this pandemic. My Mum has diabetes that is poorly controlled when she has infections, her kidneys are failing and she gets frequent kidney infections as a result. My Mum does not retain any information that is new. It is heartbreaking to watch, she came to stay with me for a week (to give my Dad a break) pre COVID and she was constantly telling herself - ‘That’s my daughter D, that’s my beautiful grandson E, that’s my gorgeous granddaughter F’ She is tired all the time and every time she falls asleep, she wakes up and forgets everything. Mum will call me sometimes 2/3 times an hour - all day- never remembering the call before . It feels so cruel! My Mum has vascular dementia in her family - my Uncle (Mums older brother) recently died after suffering with it for years. My grandfather was the same . It just feels so unfair - my Mum is still so young and she seems so much older than her years...I am so grateful for my amazing Dad who cares for my Mum and makes life happy and fun for her. He says his life is kind of like the movie ‘50 first dates’ and I know it must be so frustrating for him.

[@bow5326]

So sorry to hear about your poor mother, and yes your mother is relatively young. There are more and more much younger people being diagnosed and from what I've been studying (mainly an accumulation of countless anecdotes) over the past 2 yrs I'm 100% convinced diet has a huge influence on this trend. As more and more people have become convinced eating red meat and having fats in our diet is a bad thing, the exact opposite is the case. We are being encouraged to eat more vegetables and fruit and less fish, meat dairy, eggs etc and more alarmingly a vegan or so-called plant based diet is being heavily promoted in western societies. Your mother having diabetes and getting frequent kidney infections is worrying indeed. I'm willing to bet she's being encouraged to lower her protein intake as a result. Look, I'm not a doctor, but your average doctor gets little more than 24 hrs total on dietary and nutritional curriculum in their 4-6 yr studies. Please look into a very low carb, meat or rather quality animal product based diet for both your parents. Avoid all plant and seed oils, no, BAN them from your kitchen. Anyone with diabetes who is encouraged to eat a high carb diet is doomed. Learn about the Randle cycle please how your body determines whether to use protein and fat or carbs and sugar for fuel. Omega 3 fats from oily fish and eggs, as well as vit D (in combination with quality animal fats to absorb in the body), use grass fed butter, grass fed steak, with fat on it. Eat, drink full fat milk, Kefir, yogurt, cheese etc, no low-fat. Crucial for brain health! Not only does every cell in our body contain or is part made from cholesterol, our brain consists of over 40% cholesterol. Huge part of my knowledge comes from having studied the very detrimental effects of a long-term vegan diet. Vegans suffer from what they call severe brain fog as well as 99.5% ending up depressed, anxious and unable to function. Their brains are so deprived of cholesterol and Omega3 their brain actually shrinks (!) Their muscles are eaten by their bodies, lack of animal protein prevents them building muscle. They eyes sink into their head, develop tooth decay, diminishing jaw bones, among a long list of other physical deterioration. They also have over 60% bigger chance of having a brain haemorrhage, and getting diabetes. Such a plant based diet should not be consumed over 2 years maximum, but with 86% quitting due to serious health issues before then well, I think it's clear. Please, this is not a rant so sorry if it comes across as such. But my heart broke when I read your comment and despite it being about 4 hours past my bed time, I felt the urge to want to help. Please, all the information is out there, and I'll help you look for it if you think it might be worth taking the time. Please whatever you do, do not let your father or mother take statins. Not unless you want your father to be dead within 5 years, sorry but it's that serious. The mechanism by which statins operate to supposedly lower (take out) your cholesterol is so blunt it causes more problems for entire hormone/insulin system function than I can explain here. Contrary to popular belief dark leafy greens (especially raw) are not healthy but now getting into too much of a large topic. I must end by just wishing you and your parents well, your Dad sounds like a great man. Anyway, look after yourself, learn to feed yourself a species specific diet for humans, who want to not just live but thrive. Virtual ((hug)) for you, ciao, Bow P.S I know it runs in the family, but it's worth trying diet change, nothing to lose x

[@carolynaitken7632]

64 is a bit young for dementia how sad 😢

[@alicesamekbenoit5990]

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[@fathimahassan3150]

Please watch doctor Jason Fung for diabetes and too much of Carbs is one of the cause of all these dementia.

[@tedsullivan4353]

Thank you so much for all the efforts you and your team have put in, and for enabling us to be part of their research .Merry Christmas to all of you and your families.have

[@j-bro894]

There’s two sure signs of old age. One is a poor memory. And I’ll be darned if I can remember the other.

[@mikhailshtabinsky9633]

LOL !!!!

[@barbarasmith2044]

Lol!!!! That's a good one.

[@Blue-rl5dp]

My mother had no problem remembering who Cindy was; her cute little pony-tailed daughter. She just couldn't keep a hold of the idea that this older lady with the graying hair and thick glasses IS Cindy. Everyone talks about those dealing with aging parents but fail to address that most of us are somewhere in our 60's (or more) dealing with parents in their 80's, and are no longer spring chickens ourselves.

[@MelissaBPhD]

All very true. Caregiving at any age is stressful, but even harder when you are in your 60's or 70's caring for a parent in their 80's or 90's. I would also recommend connecting with your local Area Agency on Aging and Alzheimer's Association chapter to find resources that may be helpful to you.

[@Blue-rl5dp]

@@MelissaBPhD Thank you very much for your comment. I found that there's very little in the way of cohesion to all these associations that may be of help. If they can't jump right up and help you they cannot recommend any other recourse. It's just "Nope, have a good day." There's nobody to show you the ropes. They have a little booklet of care homes, but just having it tossed to you with no assistance in understanding how it all works is like being given a textbook on trigonometry with no instructor and no idea what the goals are. One thing that's badly needed is counsellors of some sort to help family negotiate the details of custody, care homes/ assisted living, powers of attorney, etc. I suppose family law lawyers know all this stuff, but they can cost well upwards of $400 an hour. I did finally learn what I needed to make my mother's remaining years happy and comfortable without tearing my own hair out. She did pass on just recently and I'm glad to say it was a good and peaceful end to a long and challenging life. Thank you again for your commentary. I hope others will see it and get some helpful insight from it.

[@MelissaBPhD]

@@Blue-rl5dp Long-term care is this country is certainly a broken system and will require federal and state policies to change it. Many of my other podcasts are and will be focused on what's going on nationally to fix it; it's just going to take a long time. Thank you for sharing your story and glad that your Mom had a peaceful passing.

[@sunmist22]

Isn’t that the truth!!! And, I don’t want to get to the point my parents are at right now!! I just don’t want to put my children through this.

[@Blue-rl5dp]

@@sunmist22 Do what you can now. Research care homes and costs vs. insurance etc. Of course individual homes that have excellent reviews may change drastically in the intervening years before you need it so there's not a lot you can do there, but the KIND of care home is a choice. I found I didn't like the big places with a couple hundred residents. Smaller, with five or six was better. Memory care is only important in the first years. It's going to go downhill no matter what you do and fighting it is only worth so much. Memory care facilities are more expensive than simple assisted living homes. Educate yourself, and then your children or grandchildren. Buff up your insurance options and know for sure what they will cover. Get your will done! Choose a guardian and/or conservator. Make sure they understand what that entails. (The paperwork for legal conservator is a pain in the patootie.) Or decide if durable power of attorney is better. Start now.

[@shirleymcintyre4732]

My husband has been diagnosed with dementia with a compulsive picking disorder. He has actually picked most of his left nostril off. I’m told it is a form of OCD. It is the saddest thing I have ever witnessed. I recently placed him in a memory care facility with hopes they can help.

[@anniescott855]

Joe Biden is always messing with his nose so could be because he has dementia...

[@gregnixon1296]

I have seen in a female family member that dementia has not softened her manner. She was unkind, selfish, and lacked empathy pre-dementia. Those undesirable traits have worsened.

[@sharlenepage1572]

Thanks for this! I thought I was heading into Alzheimers because my mom has it, but its just being forgetful and stressed. I'm so relieved. I usually eat very healthy food and exercise. I've been alittle lazy lately but now I will step it up and keep myself busy.

[@MelissaBPhD]

You are welcome!

[@StofStuiver]

As i will turn 60 soon and was always sharp as one can be, ive thought from time to time lately that it might be the start of a degenrative brain disease aswell. Well doing some tests quickly brought me off that idea. However, i have loads of stress and experienced lots of it in my life. Stress, equal as being depressed, focusses you very much on specific things, like an obsession. This can very much limit your brain capacity. It is however reversible. As soon as you are not obsessed (with whatever), you will find you revert back to your speed of processing information and all other brain functions. Even though dementie fluctuates aswell, it is impossible to revert back fully, as things gone do not come back. Or in other words. You can imagine a horizontal line representing your normal functioning, your base line. When obsessing (or otherwise impaired) by a temporal thing, you may/will drop to a much lower state. But as soon as your impairment is gone, you revert back to your base line. A person suffering dementia will never get back to the base line.

[@fatimahussain4208]

Thanks to tell us. I start listing its very interesting an informative massage. It makes me to take care of my self, I like it.

[@AdamB12]

Thanks, this gave me a lot of insight of what to expect with my father. Could be vascular dementia seeing as he has had cardiovascular problems (triple bypass in spring of 2021)

[@MimiDidi121]

I do the noun thing all the time. That's scary. My paternal grandmother was 58 when diagnosed. My maternal aunt is full blown, doesn't know family at 74. My mom at 75 been diagnosed.

[@fredjohn9722]

Hello Dede..... How are you doing today.... And I hope you do stay safe due to the pandemic over there.?

[@blackfeel9172]

Hi baby how are you doing now i hope you are really doing good you are awesome looking at you baby makes happy when I look at your picture it is beyond my imagination that a creature like you really exist like a rose you make the garden so beautiful You are a diamond to any man that have eyes to see goodness of a womanhood Baby am Ben easy going person very understandable Am a civil engineer and a contractor I work at so many places like Asia Europe and Africa I love art craft and I write music I like ideal people when I see your picture am impress I want a good woman that understand what real love is all about who will understand me and perfectly be for me So we can build our world strong enough to care for each other I want you to be mine and I hope to hear from you soonest thanks

[@nonoingridmfolwe1144]

Thanks doc you ate spot on .You have thoroughly explained the major symptoms.

[@pavla2055]

My MIL was diagnosed with vascular dementia after close to a couple of years of leaving stove burners on high , becoming more argumentative than her usually highly argumentative self , crying and unable to cope with anything that presented a challenge to her . With time her personality changed to a much more agreeable state than she ever had been . Some time before being diagnosed she did have a heart attack that wasn't considered to be really serious - she said she had pain in her back when it happened . The last time I visited her a niece of hers had come to visit her . The niece left my MIL's presence for less than 5 minutes . When she returned to sit down my MIL said to her 'Oh hi , how are you ? When did you get here ?' I think she always recognized me but didn't know my name anymore .

[@charlielanguellholt3877]

Hello how are you doing 😊😊😊

[@rigon77]

Found your video very interesting on Alzheimer’s. I’m 68 y/o and doing very well still as far as I can tell. My Dad has severe Dementia and talks to himself or persons who are not there. My dad is 89.

[@SydMountaineer]

My Grandfather was very good at adapting/ hiding it, he would drive according to the familiarity of & looking at the buildings around him, he drove from FL to IN and back, found his son’s house, made them think he was fine (but used the bathroom in their closet) and ended up in a stranger’s driveway when drove home to FL. He could talk to someone for a long time without them knowing anything was wrong. When they took his driver’s license away, he STILL had the ability to get to where he needed to go - he paid a kid a large amount of money for his bicycle, and rode it to the bank!!! 😂😂😂 It was very sad, but we had lots of laughs due to some of the things he’d do & say, like he decided to get married to a lady, a fellow resident at the Alzheimer’s place he was at. He worked out how much $$ he’d need to marry her, and asked my Mom to get the $$ out of the bank for him - he said, “You have to have some $$ to get married.” 😂

[@MetrickMetal]

I started tp listen to this, then I forgot what it was about.

[@clsenko]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@horseandcart5978]

She was just requesting a $100.00 donation, and you just agreed to send it to her.

[@phalinimcleod8819]

Thank you SO MUCH, Melissa. Very, very helpful. I'm so looking forward to hearing all of your podcasts!

[@MelissaBPhD]

Appreciate your kind words, Phalini! A new episode is released every Tuesday at 8am PT. Be sure to subscribe to receive updates.

[@blackfeel9172]

Hi baby how are you doing now i hope you are really doing good you are awesome looking at you baby makes happy when I look at your picture it is beyond my imagination that a creature like you really exist like a rose you make the garden so beautiful You are a diamond to any man that have eyes to see goodness of a womanhood Baby am Ben easy going person very understandable Am a civil engineer and a contractor I work at so many places like Asia Europe and Africa I love art craft and I write music I like ideal people when I see your picture am impress I want a good woman that understand what real love is all about who will understand me and perfectly be for me So we can build our world strong enough to care for each other I want you to be mine and I hope to hear from you soonest thanks

[@rosariocampos5713]

Old age forgetfulness is normal, beef up vitamins, exercise, read exercise the mind. Also cant stop inheritance. Google any questions or doubts.

[@bondjane007]

Yes I already do all that.even more than that. Taking NMN & Resvertrol & other things to assist my brain & body..

[@elizabethlove898]

Good advice

[@Mario_N64]

The person who has dementia is completely aware of what's happening, and it's terrifying to them. They might start to lie, like a child, to "cover up" for mistakes they make.

[@cheryl9032]

If my husband can’t find a tool, “someone borrowed it”

[@Mario_N64]

@@cheryl9032 My mother lies about stuff being on sale to cover up the compulsive shopping and hoarding that started with her mild cognitive decline. Like a child, they're plain innocent lies that you can see right through.

[@willycat7445]

Shoot I've been putting things in safe places for my entire life, then forgetting where I put them. 🤣🤣

[@lauramalizia9636]

Right?! Same here! It's called hiding it from the kids.

[@dingodave9160]

Me too! But on a positive note, with Alzheimer we'll be able to hide our own Easter eggs! 😃🤣🤣

[@sootuckchoong7077]

@@lauramalizia9636 And the kids has taken them.

[@Clarice-e6g]

I remember starting that when 4 years old....now what did I do yesterday?

[@sharonzielinski3955]

Me too.

[@RealMelodyBlue]

I have MS and I get the associated brain fog, it has some of the same characteristics of dementia too. And speaking of COVID, there's a dementia caused by that too.

[@Saucyakld]

My baby brother has MS and yes, the dementia has been with him for a while now. He is wondering who is writing him as I am half a world away! Breaks my heart as his older sister! My heart goes out to you 💖😗

[@RealMelodyBlue]

@@Saucyakld and my heart ❤️ to you also

[@loriclark553]

My daughter has MS as well. She occasionally injures herself because she does not recognize dangerous situations, even after being warned. She is often socially inappropriate too. Other than those two things her mental function seems normal.

[@annweinerth888]

The visual part I did not know. Having poor vision my whole life, I personally feel for those whose vision diminishes in such a way.

[@jamesmiller1501]

Certainly sounds like his safety is an issue. Given that, you could also see if your local Adult Protective Services would be able to advise you on your options.

[@billybergendahl3515]

My dad suffered with Alzheimer's Disease for about the last five years of his life. It was just so sad, I wouldn't wish that on anyone. It started out gradually and later became more profound.

[@freddygigliotti7214]

Yes it is a horrible HORRIBLE DISEASE!!!

[@Vaj-t5u]

This one hit the spot. I avoided friends like social gathering, forget to shower, laundry, have trouble pick up a dinner like what to eat and going to Walmart but end up somewhere else.