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More details might help, but, sometimes, it's difficult to do, because, we may not know exactly where they are coming from. You might talk to her doctor and ask for guidance. Or read a lot about dementia and how it impacts some people.
Some people who have dementia get angry due to delusions or hallucinations. They may believe things that are not true and we have no idea how they got the ideas. But, disagreeing with them normally causes them to get upset. Also, going into strange or loud places can scare them and cause agitation. Having to change their clothes or take a bath upsets some. They are easily chilled and may have very sensitive skin that doesn't take the feel of water very well. Loud or aggressive voices might frighten them, as well.
To work out what triggers anything (hay fever, diarrhoea, heart flutters etc) the usual system is to maintain a detailed diary until you have enough instances of the problem. Then you look back through the diary to see if you can find a repetition before hand of something that may be a trigger. For example, it took me far too long to work out that even tiny amounts of chili triggered diarrhoea for me a day later, and a diary would have been a good idea. However it’s a lot of work to do in detail, and may not help if there are in fact many triggers.
Perhaps when an anger episode happens, you could look back to check for things that are common triggers for other people and that happened beforehand. Then make a note of them and the time between the potential trigger and the anger. Then see if there is a pattern. Doing this for a couple of weeks might be useful, and might at least help you to feel that it isn’t all random and not controllable at all.
My mother doesn't seem to feel the heat and she is in early stages of Dimentia. I personally run cold and her room would read 74+ (I am roasting) and she will ask if the heat is on. This is definitely a recent development for her.
My husband in 6 years into an Alzheimers diagnosis and he is always cold, has been for two to three years now. House temp is 74 and he is wearing 3 knit shirts, a heavy winter coat, ski gloves, and woolen cap. He never seems to get warm enough. Sits in front of our wood stove, with the fire blazing, yet always wants ice cream, go figure!
Nana, one thing to look out for is an urinary tract infection. Such an infection can cause many strange things such as anger in a dementia patient. The test for the infection is fairly easy, if the patient cooperates.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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Some people who have dementia get angry due to delusions or hallucinations. They may believe things that are not true and we have no idea how they got the ideas. But, disagreeing with them normally causes them to get upset. Also, going into strange or loud places can scare them and cause agitation. Having to change their clothes or take a bath upsets some. They are easily chilled and may have very sensitive skin that doesn't take the feel of water very well. Loud or aggressive voices might frighten them, as well.
Perhaps when an anger episode happens, you could look back to check for things that are common triggers for other people and that happened beforehand. Then make a note of them and the time between the potential trigger and the anger. Then see if there is a pattern. Doing this for a couple of weeks might be useful, and might at least help you to feel that it isn’t all random and not controllable at all.