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21-May-2008
The Plot Thickens: Another Clue in the Alzheimer's-Diabetes Mystery
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Have you tried talking with the caregivers at the assisted-living facility? They may have more luck negotiating with your dad than you do. Having a quiet word with the staff may also alert them to the fact that your parents may need some additional help in dealing with everyday matters.
6 months ago
I was especially interested in this article's comment about people with altzheimers afraid of losing control. My mother not only has altzheimers but she cannot walk or take care of herself. She and her husband are in an assisted living facillity with memory care. She does not get along with her husband. They are both 86 years old. He is ambulatory and functioning pretty well mentally. However, he wants to help her with everything. Not only does she resent him telling her what to do, but I believe he is hurting her more than helping. He is not trained in getting her to the bathroom or in and out of the wheel chair. I have asked him several times to call the caregivers, but he refuses. He says that "she is my wife and she is my responsibility". Any suggestions???