Does Alzhiemers eventually lead to aggressive behaviour?

We decided to put Nana into a home ,and when we her took to the hospital place she got panicky, and aggressive, when we tried to leave they had to sedate her, I thought, that Alzheimer patients were relatively calm.
Experiences?
Thanks

Thanks for all your responses.
It just breaks our hearts to leave her there., she was such a kind and compassionate person, its the saddest thing I ever experienced,..
This whole human experience really sucks.. such pain, how does this makes us evolve..
I am not sure if I should pray or cuss.

Alzhiemer's patients don't just loose there memories they loose there experience. Even if you Nana is to alert it does not sound like she is orientated to the situation. She reacted in the "fight or flight" method that every human being has when they don't know what is going on and they feel they are in danger. Even if you tried to calm her down it would not have worked unless she could remember and trust you. Even then when you left she would have still gotten scared. Alzhiemer's patients react to there surrounds and make the same mistakes that children do because they have lost their experiences. This is tough on the family but caring for Alzhiemer patients are a lot like caring for and 150lb two year old. You have to watch them all the time. They need constant loving care most of the time from someone trained in the medical field. I hope you are able to put her in a nice place. Sorry about her condition but I am afraid that it does not get better, only worse.

You know that is an interesting question, I would love to hear the opinion of a doctor or especialist on this one. I heard that doing things that stimulate your brain helps people not develope alzhiemers, things like crochet, embroidery and such.

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Yea it sure does. Before my grandpa passed he had really bad Alzhiemers and he lived with us. When my mom went into his room to change his diper he would start cursing and than afterwards say thank you. He would always hit people when they wanted to clean him or tell him to sit up. People with Alzhiemers have lost all thought and brain power there like 3 year olds.

Some alzheimer's patients can get violent and aggressive. I dealt with many alzheimers patients in the nursing home and they ranged from being calm and gentle to extremely aggitated and aggressive.

Almost anyone could become agressive if they feel threatened enough.

The problem with Alzheimer's is that the person who has it knows they are not functioning right, and this makes them fearful and frustrated. Wouldn't you feel threatened if you felt yourself losing your mind and saw people taking you away from your usual surroundings at a time when you can't remember things well?

The one thing you can do is to reassure her that you love her and she is in a good place. And Alzheimer's patients can remember the words to songs long after their ability to speak is gone. Sing with her, songs that she knew before, or songs that she sang to you. You will be amazed how much you can share with her this way.

Also , make a video for her and talk and sing on it so she can watch it while you are away. Talk about memories and things you shared with her. Speak of your family and how much they love her. Ask the hospital to play it from time to time.

Bless you and Nana as you start this new journey.


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At times, yes....
As you already know, alzhiemers patients are confused on and off. Some days are better then others. They're kinda like little kids that don't understand what's going on. Gramma will more than likely wake up and be just fine with whatevers going on.
My hubby's great gramma used to kick people and then yell at them for stuff they didn't even do....

my grandma is in her 15th year of Alzheimers. She went through a violent stage, throwing things and breaking windows etc. Alzheimers is a VERY suckie disease. now she just lays in a chair all day, doesn't say anything....just eats and sleeps. My grandfather takes care of her with only help from a nurse 2 days a week when he has to go to the store. Me and my mom visit at least once a week. Im not sure how long your grandma has had it...but this violence is only one of the stages. After she forgot who my grandpa was and thought he was a stranger and kept saying to him she needed to go find her husband. Its a hard thing, and so sad. of course your grandma got paniky at the hospital she doesnt know where she is...with people she doesnt know. She didnt want to be left alone. Its a hard disease but please dont give up...she is scared and feels alone.

Last month we finally had to put my father in a nursing home because he got so violent toward my mother we were worried he would kill her. In the hospital (before he got to the nursing home) he fell (long story) and when people came to help him, he attacked them, almost strangling a doctor. Now in the nursing home, they politely call him "combative" and they had to start dressing him in oversized sweatpants and t-shirts, otherwise they can't dress him at all because he fights them.
I've talked to many other people with AD in their family and many of them have experienced their loved ones being violent. With my dad, it's whenever you want him to do something he doesn't want to do, or whenever you take something he thinks is his.
The anti-psychotic medicine they keep giving my dad to control the violence is way too strong. If you go to visit your grandmother and she seems like a zombie or you can't rouse her, that may be why. It takes a while for them to get the dosage right.