Alzheimer's & Dementia

My husband has dementia. He believes he still smokes. He has not had a cigarette in 24 years. He gets agitated and accuses me of hiding them.

My brother is 81 years old who has dementia I took him in. He’s been with me one year. He’s getting worse every day. He’s hiding things and accusing people of taking items. It is getting out of hand. I’m at my wits end. I need to get them into a facility. He is on Medicare. Only Medicade says he makes too much money. He needs a private living facility

Has Medicare not Medicade he’s able to get around does not take medication his sickness started in 2024 and getting worse, his doctor says he can’t live by himself I cannot take care of him any longer

Does anyone have a tracking device in the car should their loved one get lost? (technologically challenged here)

My husband has MCI and occasionally still drives short distances by himself. He has gotten himself turned around, but did eventually make it back home. He never stops to call as he is too proud to admit he has a problem.

My mom is always cold and has the heat on when it's 80 outside. Does anyone have these issues?

She will mess with it and say I didn't do it. Puts it on emergency heat.

Genetic testing and clinical trials

Does anyone else have a strong family history for dementia or other neurologic disorders? I’ve tried to enroll in a “non-affected” clinical trial, but have had no response. Has anyone successfully done this?

If in facility what happens

My mom is on star plus but I’m told if goes to facility Social security takes back money how does she pay for burial insurance? Also the attitude is getting so bad the fussing and she cannot pronounce words anymore is there something to help her?

What to do when there's nobody to help

Our social security is literally $5 too much to receive Medicaid for my husband who has Alzheimer's, and this eliminates him from the possibility of inpatient or outpatient or memory care that is paid for by Medicaid. Medicare only covers doctor's visits and some medications right now. Family lives far away and there doesn't appear to be support outside of support groups and some tiny bit of respite occasionally. Grateful but concerned. Any ideas? Some of the resources feel like putting a Band-Aid on an amputated leg!

What strategies have worked for you when your loved one gets agitated and aggressive with Alzheimer's?

My father has been lashing out lately - yelling, even trying to hit me sometimes when I try to help him bathe. It breaks my heart and I don't know how to handle it. The doc says it's part of the disease but that doesn't make it any easier. I'm at my wit's end here, any advice would be welcome.

What early signs of Alzheimer's should I be on the lookout for?

Mom's been pretty forgetful lately, more than usual for her age. She misplaced her keys twice this week and forgot my birthday for the first time ever. I'm probably overreacting, but Alzheimer's runs in our family and I'm freaking out a bit. What are some early warning signs I should watch for? And how do I bring this up without scaring her?