“Stages of Dementia and What to Expect,” Rachel N. Hart, D.O.

[@Nello353]

My wife is 88 and is probably in her 8th year . She sleeps for at least 12 hours is incontinent needs my help in getting dressed,bathing and eating , she has a good appetite but likes to touch her food and anything in reach. She has almost no speech. Her demeanor is her best feature, always pleasant ,sits and watches tv all day and is always willing to go to bed at 10:00 pm .I would suppose she is in a very late stage. I feel blessed to be able to care for and do not feel burdened in any way.

[@cutechiangels]

That's a good relationship, it seems. And, yes, in this way it is some kind of a blessing. Because each minute you have together is one more to your bond! Good luck, and strength. God bless. 🙏

[@noracarvalho8323]

Bless your heart❤️🙏

[@kathrinshoemake6754]

You are a good husband

[@2008betwixt]

What a blessing you are to her. My mum is the same but can get aggressive at times.

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

You are certainly a blessing to her. Bless you!

[@CreatingwithWinglessAngel]

My dad was having hallucinations and falling a lot he couldn’t sleep very well and he was very sick. I felt so guilty about putting him in the hospital but his vitals said otherwise.high blood pressure high blood sugar high blood sodium. The doctors said I did the right thing for him.

[@mahnazqaiser3371]

Excellent!My mother has recently been diagnosed,and it's very helpful to know what to expect and how to deal with it.

[@paulapino1995]

Thank you so much for this video. My mom is currently being evaluated to know if she is indeed suffering from early stage of dementia. As family members not knowing what is going to happen is so scary and this video is incredible helpful to know what to expect in these cases. So Thank you!

[@timarledge4201]

You are right on all points my mother had this and it is a bad problem for all people I would not wish this on anyone.

[@ritafarris]

Thank you for this. My husband is in the moderate stage and I am still working. I am going to have to find someone to stay with him because I’m too young to retire. This is very hard for me.

[@elainelearmonth7864]

This was so good to watch... put a lot of things into perspective about a family member. Thank you 😊

[@kendrasuper430]

Thank you! This information is thorough and concise. Very helpful!

[@dorothynas4001]

Every single thing that she mentioned my mom is experiencing

[@catiagirl7]

I'm 52 and I was just diagnosed with early stages of dementia. I don't have Alzheimer's. I'm here to know what to expect. I'm scared 😰

[@ladaela86]

It's heartbreaking researching this my grandmother has dementia and its very hard.

[@BJ-kz7bb]

This is a VERY informative video. We are in the early stages. Thank you for this information. I’m able to share this information with my family.

[@ChristinaB9782]

Thank you for explaining.

[@joannrodda8680]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@ivanoarendse4340]

Thanks Rachel, very insightful! And will definitely be helpful throughout My day as I go through them with mom

[@terriharrigan891]

Brilliant video

[@denisejones3239]

Question if anyone can address it. What does one do when someone is dealing with a combination of the stages. Let's say 2 things in Stage 1; 3 things in Stage 2; 3 things in Stage 4 to just give an example? What then?

[@2008betwixt]

Dementia symptoms and behaviours can vary throughout the day for some. Everyone is different.

[@yesmum2]

I would add in the last stages how one can get mean and hell all the time no matter what they are told, shown or done. They call 911 and say they are being mistreated no matter where they are.

[@balzoemg8415]

I’m 35 and have to document all my Dr appointments, make groceries list & TO-Do list to remind myself. I think most people do this and don’t have dementia

[@pauladuncanadams1750]

How bout something like making a note to yourself that you don't want to live in the guest house because you are afraid of the cobble stones by the front door?

[@KarenKefauver]

Very very helpful. Thank you.

[@pitcat1376]

This is very informative, but what if a loved one exhibits some bits and pieces of each stage at the same time?

[@adelinemorin6777]

My husband is like you say Please explain a little for that one I see I'm not the only one 13:49

[@anaceliacasorso9890]

Do you have this steps on writing so I can print them?. Thank you

[@Dirtydollars020]

My grandma either talking to ppl that’s not there or she’s singing loud for hours and hours … also nothing she say make sense or knows anything we talking about .. barely remember ppl .. almost have to feed her as well and her food is like baby food

[@wendyhildebrand7051]

Super helpful !! Thank you

[@nathanlake78]

Thanks for sharing

[@ElizabethDermody]

What can I do if he's fighting me on everything? His house is so bad noone should be living in it. I've called for a welfare check and all they did was charge him. Took his license 😢 And did nothing to help. He won't go see the doctor because he knows he will be diagnosed. He won't let anyone in to clean. His wife no passed away so it's even worse. He drinks. His legs are black with dirt like it's really bad. I'm not his next of kin. Or power of attorney. What can I do? Those poor cats are living in a place that's worse than the jump .he keeps saying he's going to clean. I've been hearing it for two or three years "I'm gonna clean up" never does. I Even said "no your not. I've heard that for 3 years and it's never done" he gets mad and yells and says he will tmw. But never does. I don't know what to do. He treated me badly in the past. But he has noone. Noone cares. He thinks what he's doing is ok. I know he's sick.. I can't handle this. I'm at the point where I'm thinking of never talking to him again but if I do that I'm going to feel like a bad person. I'm stuck and I'm hurting and I'm in shock and I'm scared and I don't know what to do. 😢😢😢 I need help. Someone tell me what to do 😢😢😢😢 please 😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@brendareed5050]

Can you take him out for the afternoon, go shopping, to the park, out to eat, etc. While out have a cleaner come in, but don't let him know. When you come back it will be all cleaned up.

[@eifionjones559]

In other words kid you do not have a clue, why do doctors have to pretend they understand but obviously do not

[@jo8301]

Good info, but stop saying «these people » like they’re a nobody.