Tam Cummings PhD Dementia 4 7 Stages

[@Joybarnespima]

In a simple search of the seven stages of dementia I feel that this was the best and most direct explanation. I appreciate you didn't waste time with the endless introduction and just hopped right to it and then explain through so great video.

[@DC-fq6mv]

This. Video. Is. Amazing. Thank you so much. My mother passed away on 7/12 and she went through all of these stages. I was her caregiver for 7 years. My mother had Alzheimer's Dementia. I have viewed several videos that have helped me so much whether they be hospice or families sharing, but this one truly stands out. Every.single.stage...Unbelievable in hindsight to see that she was at every one. When she stooped and was shuffling, bedbound, incontinence...Thank you so much for this throrough explanation.

[@bernardwinn1817]

My girlfriend has dementia. I’ve been with her since the first stage I believe she’s in five from your assessment. She has said I wish I could die, just like you said. That blew me away. She can’t walk she can only put together a few words she did tell me the other day, when I was leaving oh hi sweetie. It was nice, but sad. I’m sure I’ll never hear that again because of this disease. She’s in Assissted Living. She used to be a great dancer. No she can’t walk anymore. I asked a friend, wish I could do more. He told me there’s nothing more we can do but what you’re doing. I don’t know how to move forward, because I love her, but I know I have to get out and do things I love to do, but sometimes I feel guilty. People tell me don’t. You’re great! You’re very direct and I like that. Thank you

[@realself9599]

How old is she?

[@24bellers20]

Best update I have seen. My wife was diagnosed 10 years ago and has slept for 24 hours now. I can see now that she’s in the last stage or so.

[@lookingupwithwonder]

Thanks for this video. You are straight up and pragmatic. My mum is stage 6. I am greiving. About to go visit her in the hospital. She has had a big behaviour and cognitive change over the last couple of months and ended up in the older adult mental health ward. Luckily they have given her medication and she is ready to be discharged back to her care home in about 4 days. Underneath my grief is love. My grief about her illness is testament to how good a mum she is. Sending love to all people who are experiencing this. Its so hard.

[@karenperrealt3520]

Thats me, full time caregiver for my husband. Family has no interest in coming to visit or to relive you.

[@dkimble9711]

Totally understand where you are at as, I'm there also stage 5-6 with husband. I pray for God's Peace & Mercy constantly. ❤

[@catherinebosley7539]

This is what has happened to us,friends have taken giant steps backwards and I am entirely on my own.

[@bobw.991]

I believe my wife is in late stage five, and she is only 62. She was diagnosed at 55. I wonder how long she has cause I will have to put her in a nursing home one day and unless Medicaid pays for most of it I won’t have enough money for it. Thank you you’ve been very helpful.

[@tracysmith245]

that is what worries me the most paying for care home I have lived here for years but the interest has not paid off anywhere near she has under the limit sold her house years back after being widowed her other son is not in the country there is one close by but my husband is making himself worse by going round phoning her up taking kids round they have applied for some home help got a council property assistance allowance apparently rather a struggle to fill out i already do enough hours for dementia care already so im not exactly rich we get peanuts might be able to go round a bit he does early starts making us fall out already tired all the time causes a lot of friction in the home already found out on my 2oth wedding anniversary just our local because we work all the time he does earlys i do evenenings aware of sundowing glad i do not work nights, she even came it is meant to be a happy occasion to celebrate 20 years of marriage she does not even talk to me apart from hi!

[@Ruby-wise]

This is so, so helpful. Thank you!

[@Keyprinciples9]

Needed to hear the part that it is normal to want to feel the relief of them just dying, it is like my dad is not even there anymore, and I am just dealing with a 300lb 4 year old that throws tantrums if they do not get to have 100% of the conversation to themselves. Cleaned up his house 10 years ago when I found he was living like a hoarder with trash up to the ceilings in every room, invested a lot of my life making sure we have a situation where I can look after him, but am getting to the point where I do not think I can take the abuse any longer.

[@judithboggan4228]

Thank you so much! This was the clearest explanation of dementia I have heard. My husband has Frontal- Temporal dementia and I would love some further information to help my family and I to plan. He is most likely in stage five if not six. Now you have scared me because I did not realize how quickly he is progressing. I spend my days trying to keep him happy and comfortable but it is very overwhelming.

[@maddie48]

Thank you on your video on the stages of Dememtia...my 79 yr old sister was diagnosed with the disease over a year ago....watching your video, I believe I see the stage she may be in, but I will ask and maybe you can help me.....she is at a stage where she is imagining people, mostly children near her, either in the room or even if she is outside, she often talks to them whereas it is in a conversation like manner....I am thinking this is stage 5, am I wrong? I am heartbroken watching her brain slip away from life....I am in tears as I type this....

[@janetfishwick8887]

An excellent informative video which really helps me understand my mother's present situation. She is almost 94 years old and lives on her own with carers twice a day. Mother was diagnosed with MCI in 2014 and I have watched her continuing decline on a weekly basis. Mother is now reaching stage 5 Alzheimers and our journey with her just gets harder and harder.

[@frankiefurbag9030]

I have looked through your website and i am not finding the tool

[@betsysmith9023]

Wonderful information!

[@cheriward7221]

Best explanation ever. Thank you. 😊

[@WellMedCharitableFoundation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandylipscomb7003]

This makes me SO SAD‼️

[@martl3288]

I'm confused cause my husband had mild cognitive with memory loss in August he is angry he watches cartoons only a little other shows he has said he wants to die or go to a nursing home he having trouble getting up from sitting position he had lost a lot of weight he choked from drinking or eating.he said I want you to die he tried to throw me threw a window I keep a diary but none of his Dr are getting it he can't do anything for himself he hasn't showered in 36 days

[@martl3288]

He was diagnosed I'm September with dementia

[@catherinebosley7539]

Please talk about Vascular Dementia

[@Thedementiaguy]

KZbin Teepa Snow. This lady is genuinely one of the best, if not THe best

[@karenperrealt3520]

My husband has vascular dementia, he has had several small strokes, 12, and brain bleeds. He had a larger stroke 9 months ago.

[@jameyfracz8072]

Where can I get this checklist tool?

[@realself9599]

How long does each stage last? From stage 2 to stage 5, it takes how many years?

[@kathyperkins435]

I love you Bruce.❤

[@nothabomthethwa7491]

Hello Dr Cummings,pls email me questions about Dimentia,am a nurse/ caregiver,my patient has Dimentia.i want to know more about it,and learn more.. please.Miranda Thabo

[@hinmin12]

Can’t find the tool.

[@WellMedCharitableFoundation]

Hello, please reach out the Caregiver SOS program at [e-mail]. We would be glad to send you the staging tool.