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Welcome to the place where I share dementia tips, strategies, and information for family members caring for a loved one with any type of dementia (such as Alzheimer's disease, Lewy Body dementia, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, etc.)
In today’s video, I interview Dr. Michael Yasinski, a psychiatrist who spends much of his practice helping older adults. In this video, he shares the 5 things he always addresses with is patients to help improve overall functioning. I hope you enjoy!
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In case you haven’t met me, my name is Natali Edmonds and I am a board certified geropsychologist. That means that I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with older adults. One day, while hiking a trail, I came up with the idea for Careblazers and I decided to see if posting videos online could provide help to the many other Careblazers in the world who don’t get to have help come directly to them in their homes. I hope that this work helps you in some way on your caregiving journey.
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@kayokolindenberger3754 Год назад

I just discovered this video. What a great interview! My question is how do you get a senior to drink more water when he is also taking a diuretic to treat congestive heart failure? The diuretic causes frequent bathroom visits and sometimes the senior can't make it to the toilet in time.

@susanlrae 3 года назад

Excellent information for persons living with dementia as well as caregivers. Caregivers tend to neglect themselves at times and these are useful tips for them to prevent dementia.

@blueminnie13 3 года назад

Honestly, . . . these are lofty goals for my uncooperative mom, age 96. I do what I can. These will be good goals for myself.

@DementiaCareblazers 3 года назад

Totally great goals for yourself!

@barbarapunch9438 3 года назад

@@DementiaCareblazers Lots of good information. Thank you.

@marymouck866 2 года назад

Amazing info to have. Thanks so much

@bethrhyne46 Год назад

You are lucky to have your Mom still. My Mom has end stage Alzheimer’s/Dementia at 79 years old .

@blueminnie13 Год назад

@@bethrhyne46 I'm sorry your mom isn't doing well. This is a cruel disease. Sending a hug.

@teresae2314 3 года назад

Thank you, Dr Yasinski!

@elisadiaz591 Год назад

Awesome Thanks from bringing this information into the Alzheimer community 😊

@soniasias6226 Год назад

❤ two years ago you posted this and its still helping. Thanks

@wendytaylor4368 2 года назад

Thank goodness Natali invited you to share dr. Helps us in appts.

@DementiaCareblazers 2 года назад

My pleasure 😊

@gzrguy 3 года назад

Excellent interview Dr. Natali! Loved Dr. Yasinski's calm demeanor and the five very practical things he goes over with every patient. I'd definitely like to see him back on your channel to hear his thoughts on sleep. You both are doing a wonderful service for our elders with dementia. Thank you!

@michaelphillips4912 3 года назад

A brilliant interview. Heard it all before but so clearly clarified and motivated to try again. DRINK WATER. YES!!

@carolynnr.6409 3 года назад

More than 12 cups of water plus food and other liquids daily seems quite a lot.

@mjaitken8871 3 года назад

There is a "drink more water" app for seniors who use ipads.

@carolynnr.6409 3 года назад

@@mjaitken8871 I still have a flip phone and I had no idea! TY

@mjaitken8871 3 года назад

@@carolynnr.6409 flip phones are still easier but you can have new app access, separately when you choose to pay attention with an ipad.

@carolynnr.6409 3 года назад

@@mjaitken8871 sounds like there's an app for EVERYTHING!

@bakokat6982 3 года назад

What an excellent interview, such important information for caregivers to be mindful while caring for our family member. The problem is that when the person with dementia refuses to drink enough water, or do the exercises needed, wants to ignore their incontinence problems. Incontinence keeps the person and their caretaker from doing much and keeps them home bound. Taking care of a family member who has multiple physical/ medical problems is daunting and exhausting. But there is some very good information that both the family member and their caretaker can use.

@williamliddle7852 3 года назад

One of the best and most informative interviews on Careblazers that I’ve seen. I found the five facts Dr. Yasinski gave on dementia so relevant to myself and the personal care I provide for my wife.

@Tindaree 11 месяцев назад

You are loved and appreciated❤ Thank you for all you do for us!! Thank you Dr, for being here today!!

@lollyd1276 Год назад

The water drinking is a huge challenge for an incontinent. I am lucky if I can get my mom to drink one bottle a day. I do whatever is necessary to provide it, and I try and kindly remind her throughout the day. It's not like she favors another beverage, she just doesn't drink anything. Presumably this is related to her incontinence. Oh, and as you both pointed out, she was taking the bad medication (oxybutynin) for probably 7 to 8 years. Only recently have they tried alternatives, but at 94 she is so sensitive to medication changes, it's been challenging. The interview was super helpful, and gives me greater appreciatiion for trying to maintain even the basics.

@garyhome7101 3 года назад

Very interesting and informative! From this discussion it is clear I need to promote more water intake and exercise for both my LO and myself!!

@theresaboyle6052 3 года назад

Excellent discussion.Practical, Informative and very usecul tools to use in caring for the Older Person. Perhaps Bowel issues can be addressed at a later date. Thank you.

@lindagraham8884 3 года назад

Working on the hydration but my mom feels she goes to the bathroom too much already. I feel this video was helpful but it is hard to work with a LO who challenges any changes.

@mercedesblanco7470 3 года назад

Super useful and excellent information. I really appreciate such a valuable contribution!!! 🍃

@mummydearest3690 Год назад

That was excellent information and welcome reminders. Thank you

@kristablockowitz8090 3 года назад

This seems simple, but is an important reminder. My mother’s doctor wants to prescribe meds, but not work with the family. This is common among the families in my same situation.

@ginaparvin562 3 года назад

@krista also could be helpful to point gobsmacked caregivers in a direction of where to find valuable info about the diagnosis and counseling instead of letting us walk out the door clueless and in shock. Time wasted. Glad I found Careblazers.

@judym3058 3 года назад

Thank you for this interview.

@MsDaniMarc 3 года назад

Love this, there are several things I wasn’t aware of and will adjust accordingly. Surprised about amount of water to consume a day and bladder medication

@peggyhebert4520 3 года назад

It's really difficult to convince someone to drink more liquids. Incontinence has stripped my loved one of any interest in going out in public, or even going to spend time with family overnight. Flying is out of the question because of this. It is infuriating enough wearing briefs, wetting bed even with briefs, and drinking more just makes it so much harder for him to enjoy life.

@mjaitken8871 3 года назад

Try educating them with kind reminders, just a sentence when you suggest water or hydration. If you see problems directly related to incontinence, try to manage IADL's like walks or errands after lunch, but bringing water, for when they need it. Or planning a walk by a corner store, you can buy a sugar free drink or popsicle. We've found sugar free popsicles are very helpful.

@elisadiaz591 Год назад

Very true 😢 but we need to keep trying

@philnel7516 3 года назад

Need to balance all this with Dr Bredeson's protocol. Maybe a talk for the future?

@blancaalves8250 3 года назад

This was an excellent interview. The visuals were very helpful. The information was important and enlightening...and dare I say potentially life saving. I wish I had been aware of all this or had a doctor as knowledgeable as this caring doctor, when my mom was alive and dealing with dementia. Please continue offering these videos. Thank you for your genuine and caring help.

@MsSurbhi24 3 года назад

Brilliant. thank you Dr Natali and Dr Yasinsky

@sandym4494 3 года назад

Dr.Yasinski had some valuable information to share and enjoyed hearing what he had to say. Thoughts popped into my head when he talked about 1) hydration - I have heard drink when you're thirsty, drink when you first rise in the mornings to hydrate your organs, and calculate how much you should be drinking based on your weight. 2) sugar - my LO is a sugar junkie and loves anything sweet (I actually thought the sugar cravings were part of the dementia. 3) B vitamins - I always thought they were good for you as they provide energy? 4) Incontinence - My LO limits his water intake because he doesn't want to have to go to the bathroom too often, can't really walk too far from home or go anywhere that doesn't provide bathrooms. It really controls or limits activity away from home. Those are just a few of questions I would have to ask Dr. Yasinski about. He sounded very knowledgeable and some of the topics gave me ah-ha moments like the OTC meds/supplements and how they coincide with his prescription meds...never thought about that! Maybe invite him back for a zoom answer/question session? Just a thought..thank you Dr. Natali for bringing him to us!

@cindyhabig4590 2 года назад

Dr. Yazinski’s simple straightforward messages are just what I need. So very helpful- I hope to hear more from him! Next time get to sleep!

@joannecoteaolcom 6 месяцев назад

Excellent ❤

@veronicafrancis4095 3 года назад

Yes he was very informative yes we need more of this doctor. Thanks

@janejohnson632 2 года назад

Love the focus on basics that are so easily forgotten (for both caregiver and care receiver) in the day to day stress of caregiving.

@vickikennedy7358 3 года назад

Very informative. Especially the supplement interaction. Thank you for this very informative interview.

@mjaitken8871 3 года назад

I agree, turmeric is only described as healthy, preventative or healing- not disruptive to vital iron absorption.

@judyhyland682 3 года назад

@@mjaitken8871 so, who to believe!!!

@donnathompson739 Год назад

Excellent content

@wilkysherreradiaz6449 3 года назад

Thank you. It was wonderful. I really like the part about supplements and over the counter medication. I had no idea about that opposite effect for patients with dementia.

@carolynnr.6409 3 года назад

I got a list of my mother's medications and asked my pharmacist to look at them and tell me if there was any reason to be concerned with her conditions. One thing we figured out was she was taking her thyroid medicine wrong which gave her extreme symptoms that were dementia like.

@pattymckinney5057 Год назад

Great info - thank you so much!! Mom is in her latter stages of Alz - she usually refuses drinks because she will have to go to the bathroom which is so hard - at the most I can get her to drink is 1 small water bottle/day - she is sleeping all the time. I dont know how to get her to drink. I keep trying.

@anitariggenbach7252 2 года назад

Breathing deep.

@margaretreinke8196 3 года назад

I was very impressed with this video.. it taught me a LOT of things I've not been doing, but should, and WILL ...degree of. hydration, exercise and making sure my supplements are not causing interactions to help me avoid dementia!

@robyn3349 Год назад

Thank you!

@englishspresso6193 Год назад

Wow! This video is mind blowing. The meds , hydration … all basic things we sometimes overlook. Thanks a lot for sharing . 😊

@bobrutherford4097 3 года назад

That was great. Good reminders.

@theresaboyle6052 3 года назад

Excellent discussion.Pratical, informative, and very useful tools to use, in caring for the Older Person. Thank you.

@moshel99 3 года назад

That as awesome! I was wondeing how much tumeric is allowed before it pevents iron absorbtion.

@wandastatton6964 3 года назад

Thank you ,very well put together

@lesleycallaghan8407 10 месяцев назад

Hi Doctor my husband has a problem with eating food and I mean ANY food, it causes so much anxiety on both to both of us, everything he eats tastes bitter n the only reason he eats is so he doesn't get sick. Basically the only thing that we eat is chicken chicken n chicken!! It's really depressing cos I love to eat steak lamb loin chops etc n my kids tell me to cook it for myself but then that means I cook twice !, n that sucks, ,!! But mostly for my husband it's a nightmare n he doesn't enjoy his food at all, we have been to every Doctor we cud think of n none of them have been able to help, seriously it's hard enuf to deal with the dementia without this added problem. I wondered if u have Eva heard of this n if u cud help us. I am truly desperat thx 4 listening. And your show was very informative n it's so good u cud take the time out to help us all.

@ivanbrehmer2629 3 года назад

Good basic stuff. I needed that!

@albertouribe435 Год назад

Thanks ❤

@anneredelfs2902 3 года назад

Really good points! Thanks for sharing.

@loubrindley7456 Год назад

Using pivitol machine to dispence mims meds is the best tool we have introduced in moms life with Dementia so far ❤

@dmsarabia1 3 года назад

Perfect timing. We have an appt. for my Mom with a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in 2 days and I will prepare for it based on these 5 great points. Thanks for enabling me to be a better advocate for my Mom.

@lindalong9853 3 года назад

That was an excellent show. I am just sorry I didn't hear all that information a year ago before I had to place my loved one in a long term care facility.

@ing3666 Год назад

Water has been a big push since my mother moved here to CO from OH.

@pattimoore5729 2 года назад

What a great video

@cathyshipp59 3 года назад

good information for ANY adult

@eleanorewuthrich3375 3 года назад

Very informative. I learned several things I need to concentrate on improving, especially increasing my water intake. Thank you for presenting this.

@rosemariestallworth-clark1902 3 года назад

Wow! Thank you!

@philnel7516 3 года назад

Good info. Balancing liquid intake and incontinence is not easy. Incontinence destroys their reason to live.

@carolynnr.6409 3 года назад

So true ! And being on diuretics because of edema and leg infections.

@DementiaCareblazers 3 года назад

This can definitely be a difficult thing to balance. Often times finding the right time to drink water and when to limit intake (such as a certain amount of time before bed) can be helpful.

@maryfagan9592 3 года назад

@@DementiaCareblazers my husband totally unconcerned by his incontinence either urinalysis or faecal which is less frequent not embarrassed or aware of workload not diagnosed yet but finally after jumping up and down they are going to investigate ,vit b12 defifcent on ompmiprozole which was never monitored though has been on it for ten years ....re malabsorption relevance

@yvettesummers1339 2 года назад

wow. thank you vso much. this was so helpful

@DementiaCareblazers 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@bonnieblevins9425 3 года назад

How can we let him know our appreciation please.

@whimsicalsoul9401 3 года назад

Thank you

@jenniferbentele-edwards1456 3 года назад

This was very helpful! Thank you!

@carolynnr.6409 3 года назад

Six 16.9 ounce bottles of water seems a lot. That equals over 12 cups a day, plus food and other liquids I would think would be an overload for someone not exercising and does very little sweating.

@mjaitken8871 3 года назад

Impossible with dementia and diabetes and other advanced diseases. I'd be happy with 3-4.

@carolynnr.6409 3 года назад

@@mjaitken8871 or get the mop out!

@judysentell5956 3 года назад

Wonderful info. Thank you!

@DementiaCareblazers 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@1HeathersJourney 3 года назад

Great info. We have started adding a little bit of Pedialyte to my stepmom's water to flavor it just a bit. She guzzles it up that way. I will be working on getting her meds and supplements to her doctor to take a look at. Physically I am not sure she can move a half hour straight each day but we will be putting in some doable movement videos (that we will do with her so it's not us telling her but us doing it together)

@nikobeewind2604 3 года назад

Could you do a video on dual DX? My mom has Alzheimer's and Vascular Demtia. I cant find anything on this and the complications with it.

@kaydahareli185 Год назад

What other exercises besides walking do you suggest?

@nettiepeters4104 3 года назад

I m a little late in watching your videos at times but they have been very helpful my sister and I are doing what some would say is a no no, but this is the only way we can handle taking care of our mom taking turns one week on one week off but we are not only dealing with dementia she has epilepsy we thought but found out by Dr. That it's not we call it cataplexy she works herself into it when she doesn't get her way,she's done this all her life to control everyone so now we try to deal with it the best we can thanks so much for your help.😊

@barbaracahill6908 3 года назад

Thank you for this extremely informative interview. Makes me think hard about my LOWD medications, supplements, hydration and nutrition. But also with her total lack of exercise. She is so afraid with Covid that she will hardly venture outside to get fresh air. Somehow the media has done a good job of making her think it is illegal to go outside and she believes that she would get arrested!

@mjaitken8871 3 года назад

Can she breathe well in a mask for 30 mins? If not, her exaggerations may be based in truth, if you will.

@STSpringerChannel 3 года назад

I'm sure these five items are the "right" things to do from a medical standpoint. But... several are not practical and make a caregiver's job more difficult. Many dementia patients are extremely resistant to any medical care, so all the "visit a physical therapist, visit a nutritionist" recommendations only present additional battles. Also, many dementia patients are losing their taste so they crave sweets. When your LOWD is down to 108 lbs. but wants ice cream, you say no..? In the real world, I opt for the ice cream to see her smile rather than pushing the perfect but unattainable diet.

@whyme7996 3 года назад

agreed. It seemed a cut and paste repeat of what you always see/hear from the medical field without the real world conditions that people live in.

@l.obrien8341 3 года назад

Amen. My husband got all the ice cream and chocolate he wanted. When it comes to the end of the road, it doesnt matter. They have so few pleasures left ....

@joanapthorp5592 3 года назад

My husband (with advanced Alzheimer’s) is now in Residential Care because I was no longer able to manage at home. He is losing weight very rapidly, because he just won’t eat. I visit every day and stay for a meal, in the hope of encouraging or at least trying to get him to eat at least part of the meal. I’m told he eats his breakfast. I take V8 tomato juice for him, as he likes that, and I take fresh fruit, as they only seem to supply canned fruit, which he doesn’t like. I try to take him outside, but he shuffles and we don’t go more than a few metres. I like to engage him in a very gentle game of quoits, which he enjoys, but I do way more moving than he does! He’s on next to no medication.

@carolynnr.6409 3 года назад

Does he have difficulty chewing his food? It is good you get to be with him with covid19 around. Where you still can be apart of his life. You may want to watch this short video: "Dementia Patients in the Hospital: Offering Help with Eating" with Teepa Snow.

@joanapthorp5592 3 года назад

@@carolynnr.6409 I think I’ve seen that one. His teeth aren’t good, but they’re not all that bad. He has always been a slow eater, but he now seems to need to get every scrap of the previous mouthful out of his mouth before having another mouthful. He rebuffs attempts to help - and he seems to struggle to SEE the implement he’s trying to use (spoon or fork), and sometimes tries to use the spoon upside-down. We don’t have major Covid restrictions in Queensland, Australia at present - there are only 5 active cases in the State, all returned travellers in hotel quarantine.

@laureenefurnari1609 3 года назад

Good information I would like to know why do people with dementia have such a problem with sleeping I literally can go weeks a month with not getting a 2 hours sleep why is that

@DementiaCareblazers 3 года назад

There are a lot of reasons why sleep becomes more difficult and can depend on the individual person. One possibility is just due to changes that are occurring in the brain. Also, in dementia, many of the things that normally work on our favor to promote sleep are no longer present. For example, often people do not have a routine or scheduled activities. If this is something you are currently dealing with, I did a video on this last year that may be helpful. I wish you the best of luck. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3ZMyzRRkh-o.html

@laureenefurnari1609 3 года назад

Thank you

@mjaitken8871 3 года назад

I know seniors with dementia who exercise daily and maintain schedules but wake every night. Sorry to hear but know other caregivers share this suffering.

@songofruth 2 года назад

I asked Mom's doctors multiple times about her meds because some of them specifically mentioned possible side effects (confusion, memory, balance) that she was suffering from. They gave a 2 second answer. It wasn't until Mom had a sharp cognitive decline post-surgery that they finally considered removing or reducing the meds I had specifically asked about years earlier. Too little, too late.

@nlh7164 3 года назад

Can I supplement with protein powder in a smoothie when there is little interest in eating food?

@kathym6603 3 года назад

Whey protein and egg-white protein powders are recommended by Dr. Richard Bernstein because these are highest quality as far as protein is concerned. Add some Walden farms sugar free maple or caramel syrup. Or Da Vinci syrups in 36 flavors but not as strong as the Walden Farms. Serve it in small doses. 🍀🍀🍀🍀

@DementiaCareblazers 3 года назад

Hi Nancy, I would speak to your LO's doctor. They can often prescribe some oral nutritional supplements. For example, some doctors may prescribe Ensure. Others may recommend you meet with a dietitian who can provide recommendations of how to increase interest in food or make food easier to eat.

@adas.alvarez2472 3 года назад

This was great. Wish everyone had a doctor like him. I needed to hear this as a caregiver!

@lolodixon1212 3 года назад

What's the issue with B vitamins?

@1934edwin 3 года назад

I’ve liege in hydration but how do you keep hydrated when the love one has a chronic low sodium level .they are giving him salt pills have brought up the levels now how do you convince physicians to let him drink more water and stop fluid restrictions

@nancydaynard7048 Год назад

In sleep products, does this include Melatonin?

@NYthingBUTordinary 3 года назад

I wonder if drinking too much water could be harmful. My mom is constantly drinking water

@DementiaCareblazers 3 года назад

Hi Jack, It could be good that she is drinking water; however, doctors can also run some tests if you are truly worried about her drinking water too much. There is a condition where people compulsively drink water which can cause difficulties but it is not a common condition.

@sararayner5631 3 года назад

Greatly appreciate this! Turmeric has been touted as an anticancer ingredient but I hadnt heard it could interfere with protein intake....We're pretty good on meds, but keeping mom with dementia hydrated is tricky as she doesn't love water. She has freshly squeezed orange juice every morning, and fruit salad with lots of watermelon and other fruits...does this help keep her hydtated?

@cheryl9032 3 года назад

We’ve been using turmeric for inflammation. Because of kidney function my Mom cannot use aspirin, ibuprofen etc., it’s good to know it can reduce iron absorption. * FYI- We all hear/read on bottle, about acetaminophen/Tylenol and kidney function, I was Very surprised to learn aspirin is worse!

@cheryl9032 3 года назад

From what I have read, yes the water in fruit will help with hydration. If you can’t get her to drink water, this seems like a good plan. Will she eat the fruit 🍉 throughout the day?

@carolynnr.6409 3 года назад

@@cheryl9032 One thing the bottles do not tell you that almost all pain relievers kill off the good bacteria in the gut that is needed for your immune system. ( the same with antibiotics )

@cheryl9032 3 года назад

@@carolynnr.6409 I knew this about antibiotics, did not know about pain meds!!

@DementiaCareblazers 3 года назад

Hi Sara, These things certainly help with hydration. You can also try other items that have high water content. Jello or adding flavoring to water can be helpful.

@cheryl9032 3 года назад

I personally drink about 1/2 gallon of water daily (5’4” 120lbs). I cannot get my husband to drink more than 48 oz a day! Sometimes, as much as I like plain ole tap water, I want some zing! 1/8 - 1/4 cup of V8 fusion, in a tart flavor, jazzes it up and adds a tiny bit of vegetation. or a little lemon juice... sometimes these entice him to drink a little more. Our bodies are made of mostly water, it has to be replaced. My husband (and others) say “I haven’t done anything to sweat” ... my reply is “you breathe, what happens when you breathe on glass?” That’s moisture/water FROM your body.

@janetlawson5641 Год назад

Can't hear over the mic beside the pill bag

@kimhinson1132 3 года назад

I agree, with most of this information. But, if you also have problems with the heart, or retaining fluid, period. My Mother does drink at least as much water, as the doctor's are recommending. She has had multiple UTI's. They are terrible, for her. She's also diabetic. There are so many variants. Because of multiple diagnosis. I think you're on the right track. But, there are so many different ones. Not, just dementia. I appreciate this video. But, there is no cookie cutter answer.

@teresaslingluff1654 3 года назад

my 65 year old wife with what Dr called Alzheimer or Vascular dementia weighs 107 lbs (normal) and has had seizures in the past from drinking water, which if she drinks water flushes out electro lights, she takes a salt pill every day and only drinks one or two waters a day. She has very bad allergies and lives on those benadryl pills and musenex , is there an alternative advice.

@mjaitken8871 3 года назад

I'd try an allergist, new meds like Zyrtec/ flonase they might say are better than diphenhydramine or muscinex. She may need immunotherapy shots and be able to stop meds, feel well from congested sinuses.

@janettewilson5368 2 года назад

So what about someone that has had a stroke yrs before with left side effected ….still able to walk with A-line walker….refuse to exercise….

@DementiaCareblazers 2 года назад

HI Janette, This is Trisha. Dr. Natali's social media manager. I'm sorry to hear about your situation;. Here is a RU-vid video she made that I hope can help you with your situation. 💖ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wPEO80zli1Y.html

@reedaharris1341 3 года назад

Are you saying that 6 12 to 16 oz bottles of water should be consumed a day? That seems like a lot.

@lrainaud 3 года назад

That’s a minimum for all of us. Our urine should be almost colorless.

@cheryl9032 3 года назад

@@lrainaud I agree that urine should be nearly colorless, but how much to drink should be based more on that, not just on quantity. A 6’ 200 pound person needs more water than a 5 foot 100 pound person.

@zandrapope3899 3 года назад

I didn't know that over the counter sleep aids are not good but what is the solution? If your loved one can't sleep and asks for a sleeping pill, what do you do or give them?

@nonahammon1098 3 года назад

Try melatonin (natural and produced by our bodies) and chamomile tea - it's soothing and relaxing for anybody.

@zandrapope3899 3 года назад

@@nonahammon1098 Thank you!

@l.obrien8341 3 года назад

melatonin and some Valerian root (liquid) mixed in a little bit of water to relax

@carolynnr.6409 3 года назад

I don't think he even said which ones. I think any meds with Benadryl type in them are not good for older people.

@carolynnr.6409 3 года назад

@@nonahammon1098 and I heard melatonin lowers your risk for covid19.

@valeries382 3 года назад

I feel like these suggestions are out of touch. The reality of taking care of my loved one is this: She is 90yo, severely arthritic, cancer riddled, and mentally a child. I have truly tried removing sugar from her diet, having her drink 68 oz water/day, and helping her with daily exercise. She was miserable. Then, I was miserable because she was miserable. I wish the experts would validate the position that sometimes, happiness trumps length of life.

@nonahammon1098 3 года назад

Palliative care does.

@valeries382 3 года назад

@@nonahammon1098 When does that kick in? I'm still feeling the guilt trips from her M.D. every visit.

@cheryl9032 3 года назад

Valerie, with your Loved ones age and medical conditions, I say HAPPINESS definitely trumps length of life!! Don’t let the Dr. make you feel guilty, (or try not to). I believe, you’ll have more peace of mind when she’s gone, that she was as happy as possible. ♥️

@valeries382 3 года назад

@@cheryl9032 thank you so much for your kind words, and encouragement. I really needed to hear that.

@sheranlanger247 3 года назад

Wow, that is WAY too much water even for me to drink, never mind my tiny mom with her tiny stomach and tiny bladder.

@louisepatton8729 3 года назад

Easier said than done to convince my LOWD

@juliajanelewis5710 3 года назад

❤️

@cherylcombs4615 2 года назад

When the patient is calling you names or making negative remarks about you it’s really hard trying to tune it out. Just keep saying to yourself it is the disease !

@stampfle 3 года назад

Six bottles of water!!!!? My doctor goes wild if I have more than 2 bottles. I'm 83 and weigh 115 kg. I eat 1 and 1/2 meals a day and she wants me to lose weight.

@wandas6450 3 года назад

My mom has lewy bodies dementia she is 94yrs old she is obsessed with ants she has them all over her body and all in her bed. She picks and rubs all her body all the time all she sees and thinks about is the ants of course she don't have any ants what can the caregiver do to make her understand that she don't have ants

@mollyvollmer608 3 года назад

Common sense matters

@leilanisimmons6991 3 года назад

What happens when instead of water they only drink Coca Cola?

@manueladarazsdi9675 3 года назад

Their brain is not in need of all the sugar and empty calories. However, this disase seems to make them crave sugar to the exclusion of all healthy foods. My mom was always a healthy eater(lots of fruits and veggies). Now all she wants is cake and chocolate milk. ☹️