One of my clients is in a new phase of his Dementia.

It hurts so bad to see him slowly slipping away and nothing we can do.
He's sundowning now and we've had to hide the car keys and he's been very hostile lately and a bit handsy with one of the caregivers.
They adjusted his meds again so maybe this will help.
It's so sad that there is treatment but no cure for Dementia....

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Stephie · F

According to the internet, About 10% of U.S. adults aged 65 and older have dementia, with the prevalence increasing significantly with age; for example, approximately 35% of those aged 90 and older are affected.

Yes it is scary to realize that a person that was once fit in his/her mind is suddenly declining and slowly becoming a potential threat for him/-herself and for others.

My heart bleeds for all those that are afflicted in a way or another with major health problems.

Tumbleweed · F

@Stephie He's in the second phase, there are six. And it's a terrible journey. His wife has it as well but hers is very early yet. She gets extremely confused with the meds she's on now but she's at the last dose of that so hopefully she'll be able to calm down a bit now. She's on pain meds for two falls she's recently had, broke her hip, then her wrist...
They're both pretty close to the point of 24 hour care now.

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