Husband With Mixed Dementia Thinks Wife Is an Impostor
Sunday, November 07, 2021
Photo credit Tim Doerfler
Dear Carol: My sister’s husband has mixed dementia including Lewy body and Alzheimer’s. He’s been telling my sister that she’s not really his wife, but an “impostor.” He sometimes shouts at her to get away from him and has even tried to hit her. They had a great marriage for 48 years before his dementia and she’s been doing everything she can to learn how to help him. We both know that this aggressive behavior is due to the disease but no matter the cause, she’s afraid of him. What's maybe even more upsetting is that she's the only one who triggers his anger. He's okay with other people. He has an appointment with his neurologist in a few weeks. but meanwhile, how does she cope? - WL
Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. “I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.” ...Craig William Dayton, Film Composer
Request a free sample from Egosancares.com
Need incontinence support for yourself or someone else? Try Egosan’s Incontinence Support Group on Facebook
Egosan wants to help you live your life fully: Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. For 20% off your first order use promo Code: 20CAREGIVERS.
Comments