Hello viewers and subscribers. Thank you so much for all your support. As an update to this video, Theresa is back home with me now, as of July 2023, and no longer resides at the memory care facility. Here is a link to the video in-which I discuss it >> kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJafqM6OdK-wZdY.htmlsi=f8RWuO79sObVIm7e

As a former RN having worked many years of my career with people diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s, I can tell you that most of the time removing them from their facility to go back home for a bit unfortunately did trigger such episodes as you are describing. It is such a sad situation but I believe you are doing whatever you can to find the right balance for her. I have seen so many family members who did not care about the distress a visit outside the facility may cause to their loved ones; they would continually ignore the staff’s advice and recommendations for the sake of having Aunt Sally in the family reunion photo at Susie’s house. Your wife is very blessed that you always have her best interests at heart. A lot of time, it is trial and error and things change at different paces so don’t ever feel anything is your fault because the disease process is very unpredictable and frustrating. Praying 🙏🏼 for wisdom and comfort and peace for you both. Thank you for the updates.

@yvonnekneeshaw2784

Жыл бұрын

Well said

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Leslie for your words. I definitely want to do, whatever is going to be best for her. I appreciate your support and prayers.

@SimpleLife365

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Leslie for your time in caring for these special patients and families, and for sharing the wisdom gained through your experience. Blessings

@patriciaanzelc5386

Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful reply. Yes it is a a moving target. Sometimes you get it right and sometimes no matter what you do it is “wrong”. When my mom would say something unkind I always thought to myself it’s the disease talking. I used to imagine that my moms brain was melting as a way to cope with her changing personality. Sounds kind of strange, but that graphic image I had in my head helped me focus on the fact that she was in no way responsible for her words or actions.

@barbh2733

Жыл бұрын

I’ve also worked many years with memory care residents and your advice is spot on. It’s very difficult for family members to absorb the changes in their loved one and often find it hard to accept.

Trey I am glad you took the time to work through these situations before posting. I feel that your followers will want you to take your time. Your situation is fluid and you do not need to feel an obligation to follow a schedule to post. We are here for you.

@antoniajane5442

Жыл бұрын

Well said - from a Brit watching in Spain.

@karenbrooks4189

Жыл бұрын

Yes a very thoughtful comment that I totally agree with, in my prayers over here in New Zealand 🙏🕯️

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment and support - many thanks!

@barbkelly2336

Жыл бұрын

Love this!!

@carmensummerlot1464

Жыл бұрын

I agree with parents. My heart breaks for you both. It is part of the journey. But it is your personal journey and it takes time to process. Continuing to pray.

She will become combative as the disease progresses, also “sundowners “ is a real thing too. I’ve been through it all with my mom who had since passed away. I attended many support groups during her sickness and it helped tremendously with understanding how to deal with various situations. Wish you the best in this terrible journey with Theresa. Praying for you both. 🙏❤️

@patriciaanzelc5386

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I lost my mom to AD as well. My mom did not become combative or have sundowners. She did however get paranoid and would get angry and say I sold her home out from under her. She also got very afraid and that men would take advantage of her. She knew till the end that she had AD And almost always knew me. She was such a classy lady but she did start calling people stupid and told people to shut up. She never ever talked like that before. So sad. 😊❤ take care

@paulathompson7345

Жыл бұрын

@@patriciaanzelc5386 "stupid" and "shut up" is classy these days

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing about your mom. I appreciate your prayers and support.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Patricia.

Trey, don't let the natural progression of this terrible disease get you down. You are doing way, way more than most people. Please be kind to yourself. It is what Theresa would want for you. Happy Father's day. Enjoy your family . Bless you.

@tonytherf-mb3dg

Жыл бұрын

Well put!

@annehorrigan570

Жыл бұрын

You said it so well.

Continuing to pray for you all. Alzheimer’s is such a nasty, nasty disease. I’m a retired RN and I saw so much of this firsthand. All my love is with you.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lisa for your prayers and support. Much love

Your devotion to your wife is so evident. Many prayers of strength coming your way.

My mother,father in law had Alzheimer's. It's a very horrible disease,you always wonder if your doing the right thing. Our prayers are with y'all 🙏

I can hear the sadness in your voice as you give such an openly honest account of what this utterly cruel disease can do. I truly hope things continue to improve for you both. Continued love and prayers coming your way ❤

@lindapaller472

Жыл бұрын

My heart breaks for Theresa, yourself and your family. How wonderful that she has a loving family. Thank you for sharing with everyone....as many people have never witnessed Alzheimer behaviors. Happy fathers day. Bless you all.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Fiona for your prayers and support. God Bless

Trey, I'm so sorry you and Theresa are enduring the ugly facts of Alzheimer's and dementias. Alzheimer's is such a cruel disease. Having worked as a nurse of memory care for 37 years I saw the sad facts of this disease. All of the behaviors and altercations I witnessed I knew were the disease and NOT the person. Your sweet wife can't help any of this. She is still the sweet person she always has been but she is locked inside this disease process. It is a process that goes many directions with highs and lows. Please , Please show yourself love and lots of grace. You are doing all the right things. This video tugged at my heartstrings. I'm sure we all can see and feel your pain. I continue to pray for you both. God bless you both with his peace, patience and unending love.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tiaza - you always have the right words. I appreciate your support and prayers.

This is a terrible journey, and we only know there’s one end to it. My mother had dementia, and it was heartbreaking to put her into assisted-living. I did find that bringing her home for a visit just made her worse but it was OK to take her out for a ride and get her a strawberry sundae or a similar event but she was no longer able to go to a restaurant. When she could no longer do that, I brought the strawberry sundaes to her and did what I could. I will never feel I did enough. This is the most hideous thing, no matter what causes it.. my mom passed in 2019 but I miss her every single day.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing and I am sorry for your loss. Restaurant visits are becoming more difficult as she becomes agitated with the surroundings, needs help her cutting up her food and using correct utensils. Also, I often have to take her to the bathroom. Just trips for Ice Cream may be the way to go soon. Thanks for your comment and support.

My Uncle Dan passed after years with Alzheimer’s. My mother visited him often, and several ppl at the facility were sometimes violent. Because it’s your wife, I’m sure it’s much more emotional and upsetting. Theresa must have been really distressed in all of the situations you mentioned, and that was the only way she could respond. As a loving and peaceful woman, I’m sure the staff will find the perfect spot where she will have less stress. She’s active with gardening, eating in the dining room and eagerly awaits your visits… all good things. Happy Father’s Day.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Julie. I appreciate your comment and support.

Treyyyy 😪😪😪. I understand. Those of us who’ve been there - we get it. The peaks and (awful) valleys of this disease are just heartbreaking… and almost indescribable. I’m so very, very sorry for this difficult span that you and Theresa are going through💔🙏🏼. It’s so horrible to watch your loved one doing and saying things that you know are NOT REALLY THEM AT ALL 😩. You are doing your very BEST for her, and that’s all you really can do. I’m so sorry, as is everyone else on here, for your heartaches. More prayers will be going up for you ( and your strength & any calm that you can grab ) and your beautiful Theresa. Try to enjoy your Father’s Day & your get together as much as you possibly can. I know it won’t be easy for you, but I’m glad you’re doing it and I’ll be praying for you. Lots of us will ❤️🙏🏼

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathy - I really appreciate your words, prayers and support. God bless

I am so sorry that you and Theresa are going through these terrible trials - and so young! My mother is in year 7 of her diagnosis of vascular dementia. We have have experienced similar shocking changes - swearing, pinching the nurses when she doesn't want her medicine; hitting others, threatening to throw them down the stairs; yelling "Help!" repeatedly out the windows- and then almost comically denying it, like a child; just being very verbally mean....once they even had to call the police. She is suspicious of other residents stealing and creates unkind nicknames for them. And she accused us (her children) of all sorts of things...it is hurtful and hard. However, in the last few months we have entered a new phase - and it's almost worse....just quiet, childlike compliance. No initiative. Now completely immobile. She just....sits. It breaks my heart. All this to say - I am so sad for you and for her, and yet so grateful she is getting kind, skilled care. Have peace when you cannot be there or prevent an "incident" - you must take care of yourself to have strength for her. How very brave of you to share your story so openly.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your sharing about mom and I am sorry to learn of the difficult circumstances. Thank you for taking the time to comment and for your support. Much love to you and your family.

Thank you, Trey, for sharing this very personal journey. Many of us have seen this in our loved ones afflicted by this terrible disease. My father became very agitated very easily and tried to hit my husband with his cane over the tv remote. While it was shocking we understood that he didn’t know what he was doing and we just stayed cautious around him. Our hearts go with you through this journey and praying that God will surround Theresa with calmness in her mind and body. Have a wonderful Fathers Day tomorrow with your son, mother, brother and nephew ❤🙏

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you asa well for sharing about your father. I appreciate your words and support.

Thanks for the update on the lovely Theresa .Take care of yourself ... there will be a place reserved for you in heaven ... you are a one in a million guy ... God bless you and accompany you on this trying journey .. continuing to keep you and Theresa in my prayers ... sorry for the loss of your dear father ...may he be looking down on you and giving you strength

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

God Bless you as well and thank you for your kind words and support.

Thank you for your video. You are not alone. My husband and I are on the third parent with dementia. My mother in law was in Memory care and altercations happened. The care givers at Memory care need special recognition.

Happy Father's Day!. You are doing an amazing job. This disease is so cruel. My husband is in year 14 of FTD/Alzheimer's and is currently in a geriatric/psychiatric hospital for trying to jump off our third story balcony so he could "go to work". It is a constant challenge. Go easy on yourself.

@suescherdel6278

Жыл бұрын

I was just jarred into reality hearing about your husband’s attempt to jump off your balcony, Bobbi. I have dealt with my Mom’s progression with this cruel disease but never realized the extent it can go to. I’ve always heard that Alzheimers is a family disease and your experience is so evident of that. My prayers are with you and your family. 🙏🏻

@motorcityjudy

Жыл бұрын

Ahh, God bless you, I hate this disease!

Thank you for such a candid and heartfelt sharing! To imagine Theresa in any kind of "brawl" sounds simply ludicrous, but such is the nature of this disease. I'm grateful she appears to be back at baseline and yes, I could certainly see how her visit to home and the cats have perhaps stirred up feelings for her. But sometimes one doesn't know unless they try. Thank you for the fine example of a husband that you are! Blessings and peace to both you and Theresa. And Happy Father's Day, Trey!

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary, I appreciate your words of support.

Sadly, anger issues can crop up. I saw it with my sweet Mother. I'm sending prayers and hope that Therese remains at her baseline. Despite the difficulties you press on with LOVE and RESPECT. Thank you for the candid update. She's fortunate to have you at her side 💜💜

Bless you and Theresa. WE had a family reunion last weekend and my dad didn't recognize some of his grandkids. So sad and praying for those with this awful disease.

Trey, you are doing the very best you can. This is so very hard. Take your time and know we are here for you as best we can.

Happy Father's day to you sir. Sadly this is some of the worse parts of the disease. One lady in the center I worked at frequently looked for her dog. She would become very upset. Staff got her a memory dog very similar to the one she had. She ask us why she gave her a stuffed animal because she didn't play with toys. Many times we would tell her that the dog was with a family member and be back tomorrow. This would usually start about 3pm. The behavior sadly it happens. The emotions can change in an instant. It is the disease and it is not fair.Many evenings around 5pm a group of the ladies would decide that it was time to go home. I would run get the dixie cups of ice cream. Ladies you can't leave yet we are going to have an ice cream party. They would come back and sit and eat the ice cream in a common area. Just little things to distract from the immediate upset. So very sorry that you are having to go through this. Please take care of yourself.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these experiences and how you redirected the residents. I appreciate your support and also want to thank you for the care you have provided to those impacted by this disease.

I work in Senior Living for the past 35 years and can say with professional advice that taking a memory care resident home is sadly never a good idea.

@antoinettebartkowicz3634

Жыл бұрын

Michele, as a nurse myself I take care of my mom at home. But is it a bad Idea to take them home because of the mass confusion and agitation that it will bring when they return back to the facility?

@dessaarnold7540

Жыл бұрын

Yes, please explain more, I'm interested.

Trey, thank you for the update on Theresa. You are such a wonderful husband and the support and care your give your wife is phenomenal. I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow with your family. Happy Father's Day!

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lori. I appreciate your words and support.

Praying for all of you. These adjustments are so hard. Please take care of yourself.

It's so hard. My dad went through the altercations phase for a short period. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your precious wife.

I was so worried this would happen! I’m so sorry for both of you. The thought of not being able to take your spouse home has to be a pain worse than death. You are incredibly strong. Please hang in there! You are an amazing husband!

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and support Rachel.

Thanks for your candidness, Trey. You are providing a great service to those of us with little education on Alzheimers. Take care and Happy Father's Day!

Trey, my heart breaks for the two of you. I wish you the strength to continue this journey.

I am so sorry you both are going through this. My father recently passed away after battling this terrible disease. My father would get a bit combative with other residents. Unfortunately the best way to keep him calmer was drugs. Everyone is entitled to stay safe in memory care. Terrible terrible disease.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support. I appreciate you sharing and I'm so sorry to learn of your father's passing.

My mom was in a facility. When we moved her to the quieter place it was bad. They were all asleep all the time and never got her out of bed. She had a very quick decline. I wish you all the best but be careful.🙏😊

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Tracy.

Thank you so much for sharing yours and Teresa’s life with us. This is such a difficult time for you both. I have heard that this disease has different stages. And that patients can go through times of agitation and then go into a less agitated phase and then can actually be happy again, later on. I’m sure you’ve heard it all. My grandmother had Alzheimers. She could not be taken out of her surroundings because she got so anxious. So maybe this is what you have to deal with. My love and prayers for you and your family.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Joann for your words, prayers and support. God Bless.

I’m so sorry 😢 I’m heart broken for both of you.

Sending best thoughts and prayers to you and your dear Theresa, she's blessed beyond measure to have your love and support.

I feel for her :( But stability is key in situations like this, and that might include not bringing her home. You are such a great husband

My both of my Grandmothers had this disease, my paternal grandmother was violent which lead to confinement in memory care. Gpa was 92 and i would take him to see her or take them together to get a milk shake. Gpa never gave up on her. We would get calls from the staff when she would attack the care givers or other residents. Thank you for sharing this dark side. Bless you.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your support and thank you for sharing as well.

I was so hoping/praying that Theresa wouldn’t get the really angry part of Alzheimer’s, both my late grandmothers and also my late father had Alzheimer’s and were not their sweet selves after a while and got very mouthy, angry and violent. My father reverted back to his Korean War days and started thinking the female nurses were spies or something and he started hitting them with his fists. 😢 God Bless you Trey and I sure wish I had answers for you, I don’t, but I’ll keep praying.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

God bless you as well Carol. Thank you for sharing and I appreciate your prayers and support.

That’s adorable your lil Brooklyn brawler. I’m sorry for your loss of your Dad. Hang in there. God bless you🙏 much love ❤️

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Diane - Much love back to you and God Bless.

@dianebellitti4590

Жыл бұрын

@@tpippen75 Happy Fathers Day

Thank you for the update. I am sure this is an extremely painful time for you. Fortunately there will come a time when Theresa is calmer, as the disease progresses. I think it's impossible to know when that will happen, as this stage can go on for a short or long time. Medications can help a lot. And I do think she should reside in an environment where there is close supervision and she and others are protected more. I agree with limiting new or outside stimuli as much as possible. I hope you are getting some therapy for yourself, from a professional who understands dementia well. As your understanding of what to expect increases, I think you will start to feel a lot better.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

I have learned to expect the unexpected but sometimes the unexpected still hurts and is hard to swallow. Thank you for your comment and support.

Blessings God give u strength must b so so hard on u all keep the Faith

This is so sad. My husband is in middle stage mixed dementia and is still at home. We have been at this for 13 years and it is a long,hard,heartbreaking road for sure. Hang in there. There is a lot of pain and grieving that comes with this roller coaster disease.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing and I am so sorry for the struggles you are facing. Much love and support to you.

Trey please don’t forget to take care of yourself as well. She doesn’t mean any of this. You know this isn’t her, but it doesn’t make you not feel bad as well Please continue to love, and care for her as you do. This is the part that we all say In our marriage vows “ for better or worst”.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kim - thanks for you comment and support. I never take it personally and will always give her all my love no matter what.

With my education in Hospice care, I learned that they must stay in their normal surroundings. Usually, their normal personality is magnified. If this is unusual for her, that might be the trigger. My mother was undiagnosed Schizophrenic and put on medication. For the first time, with advanced Alzheimers, she was actually spending time reasoning. I told you about her punching her nurse in the face to try to leave with us. She beat up the PTA who was exercising her after she broke both hips, a month apart. In our certification, learned that they die twice. Once to the disease, that takes their mind from them and us. We had to stop going to the Alzheimer's community she was in, I refused to cause her to beat up the staff. It's just so hard, I completely understand and my heart is with you. She passed away Dec 9. I'm going to continue to pray for you both. There are just no words for what you are going through, only that I know exactly what it is. And I hate it for you.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Marly for sharing with me about mom. I as well, hate to hear about how this awful disease has impacted you, your mom and all of your family. Viewers like yourself that are willing to reach out and share, make the journey a little more bearable and a lot less lonely. I appreciate your comment and support. Much love

You are such a caring husband and unfortunately this journey of Alzheimer’s is so hard…❤

Trey, you are an amazing and kind man. I’m sorry your journey is so heartbreaking.

Thank you for sharing your heartache during your dear partner’s life changing event.

This scares me to death. Happy Father’s Day! Good luck and thanks for sharing.

Sending you love Trey. Alzheimer's is such a hard disease for relatives to deal with.

Sorry to hear of these recent agitations. This disease is so unique in each individual and yet has the same patterns. When my Dad was alive and I was his care provider I journaled everyday. This journal allowed me to get out my anxieties & frustrations daily. I also had several index cards with positive quotes or affirmations on them. I taped one on my dresser mirror. The one in my bathroom (I would see this one before bed and first thing in the morning) said: Your Father loves you more today than he did yesterday. This disease changed Dad's ability to be his authentic self. Remember, your Dad needs you to know & understand he has no knowledge of his behavior and cannot change today's outcome. Love him through his dark days. I think of you and Theresa. I'm happy you had a Father's Day breakfast with some of your family. We did the same today. This disease is so cruel. My hope is that they can figure out Theresa's plan, so that she may have calm days filled with peace.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Hi Barb - Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I will love my Theresa through all the dark days ahead. I appreciate your comment and support.

God Bless her. My Dad, during delusions, would get a bit "ugly" towards my Mom. We were always worried he'd hurt her. He never raised a hand to her in 67 years, so that was really scary. He was 6'3" and she's 5'1" and tiny. We couldn't be mad at him because it wasn't HIM- it's that damn disease. Keep sharing what you're sharing. People need to be prepared. I wasn't. I honestly feel like I have undiagnosed PTSD from that experience. 😢

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Julie for sharing about your Dad. I feel like I have PTSD as well sometimes. Thank you for your support and God bless you as well.

@JeanStAubin-nl9uo

Жыл бұрын

I've often had the feelings of PTSD even after my mom passed. It was such a HUGE thing to go through. A lot of people just don't understand the scope of this trauma. Thanks for sharing Julie.

Everything you tell sounds so familiar with my mom. Somehow that stage of the illness is the hardest. Ironically, when it gets worse, it’s somehow easier. Sending you positive vibes and strength, I know it’s difficult, but you’re doing your best and that’s good enough. Take care ❤

@SimpleLife365

Жыл бұрын

I have only watched this disease from the vantage point of one who loves the dear ones suffering from the disease and those that are the precious caregivers. It is so very challenging and heartbreaking. It is a trial that brings out the very best and at times the very worst in our sweetest friends and family. My heart and prayers, admiration and gratitude go out to you for your loyalty, care, and selfless love. I’m learning along with you and this community how to show support, love, patience, and grace in this difficult season of life. 💝💚

I am so sorry for this setback Trey. I loved the throwback pictures of the two of you-you were and still are a beautiful couple, and I see that the love between you is so strong. You’ll get thru this difficult time-I’m praying for you both❤️

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Melinda. Looking at those photo's really helped me this week. I appreciate the prayers and support.

Trey, my mom has vascular dementia and moved into an assisted living facility in 2021. I relate to many of your experiences. I did find that, in addition to getting the environmental factors right as you are doing, getting her medication right was also key. For my mom, Memantine and Buspar have been key to help manage the anxiety that can lead to confusion and frustration. Best wishes in working out this next phase!!

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kim - thank you for your comment and support and for sharing about your mom. The Neurologist may be adjusting her meds if the environmental factors to not help to improve things. Theresa is currently taking Memantine, Donepezil, Seroquel, Zoloft, & Nortriptyline.

@JeanStAubin-nl9uo

Жыл бұрын

Kim, thank you for mentioning getting some medication. In reading all the comments so few people mentioned this. It has helped my neighbor, who is in memory care, become much less agitated. And it didn't make her sleep all the time. It was a very small dosage. So maybe that it could be a good option.

Happy Father’s Day

Trey You have such a beautiful and caring soul. Theresa is so lucky to have you. Please take care of yourself❤

I worked for a long time with dementia sufferers here in uk and everything you just recounted I’ve had happen it’s so hard to watch but you know it’s not her it’s this vile illness wishing you well you’re doing a great job

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your sentiments and support Karen. Also, thank you for the care you provided to those impacted by this disease.

Although my dear friend does not have Alzheimers she has been diagnosed with a various mental disorders. She is 85 and with medication we were hoping she would progress to a stable situation, However not so. I guess we are resigned and accept that it will be a "day by day" thing. She is fortunate to have a loving husband and 4 sons plus friends to help her through this. Thank you for your posts, they do help me see the in's and outs of home care and eventual placement into a facility.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to learn of your friends circumstances but glad to hear she has a supportive husband and family. Thank you Sheila for sharing and for your support.

I really admire your honesty and desire to share your story, even though it is heart wrenching for you. Just know that the stories you’re telling are a huge support to those who are going through it alongside you with their family members. There is no quantifying the value in making people feel supported and not alone in their struggles. Your videos are giving many so much strength.❤

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you letting me know how these videos are helping others. Thank you so much for your uplifting words and support.

You seem to be coping well. It must be so hard. Keep your chin up.

Happy Father's Day

Oh man, I totally understand what you are going through! I worked in memory care myself, and having a mom who had Alzheimer's, this is really hard stuff to watch a loved one go through! I wish you the very best and that a plan will help her be more like herself. Happy Father's Day to you!!

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support Carol and thank you for the care you provided to others in memory care.

Prayers for you, and Teresa ❤,

Thank you for being so open and transparent, we are going thru this with my dad. We had to move in with him and I’m trying to research any information. Prayers!

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your prayers and support- you have mine has well. Much love and support on the journey with dad.

Bless you both 🙏

Happy Father's day to you!

Oh, I am just SO sorry to hear about the recent set back and difficulties. I don't know if my mother was ever really diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia. She had strokes and ended up with water on the brain, so the result of some of these physical issues is the same slow loss of the family member. One HUGE difference was that my mother was well into her 80's. Although we experienced the same as you are beginning to go through, doesn't mean I can understand what your journey. You are going through the loss of a young, vibrant wife, the person you expected to fully live out life! I don't know if there are any other you tubers who post about early onset dementia. What I have observed is that those of us who have found your channel are very interested in your struggles, worry about Theresa and are happy to try and play a supportive role for you.

@cynthiafisher9907

Жыл бұрын

There’s one called Living With Dementia, but he has Lewy body dementia.

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Hi Regenia - I appreciate you sharing about your mom. I am definitely grateful for all those who have found the channel and the overwhelming amount of support you all provide. It is a tremendous blessing to have all this support and be able to help others by sharing the journey. Many thanks for your comment and sentiments.

Thank you, Trey. I am learning so much from you and the other commenters. I am truly sorry for what you are going through with your precious Theresa. I will continue to keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. You are doing such a wonderful job-please hang in there and know what you are doing matters! I hope you have a nice Father’s Day 🪴

@tpippen75

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Julie for your support and prayers.

I’m so sorry with everything you and Theresa are going through.❤️🙏

I changed my Mom to a very expensive small Memory Care. 8-10 patients. Very structured, caring staff. Few males.

@tpippen75

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Hi Deborah - that is definitely on my radar.

Thanks for sharing. May God comfort you and your sweet wife.

Much Love to you both. ❤❤👍

Aw sending you both all the support, love and prayers for you both.

I fully understand as my dad would get angry and lash out which was so out of character for him. He was such a quiet, sweet man and it was incomprehensible that he would be anything other than that. Alzheimer’s is a thief and it caused my sweet dad to become nasty at times but I always reminded myself that it was the disease and not my precious dad. Prayers for you during these trying times.

@tpippen75

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Thank you Ann for sharing and I'm sorry this disease robbed you of your sweet dad. Thank you for your prayers and support.

My heart goes out to you both Trey. Continued prayers ❤🙏

Thanks for sharing❤

Trey - praying for you and Teresa that all continues to move back to baseline. I’m sure it’s very hard for you to know you will not be able to have her visit at home if this exacerbates distress and poor behavior. We wish you a very happy Father’s Day with your son and your Mom.

Thank you for keeping us updated.❤

God bless you both 🙏

Dear Trey, I am so sorry about the journey that you and Theresa are on. I will keep both of you in my prayers. Annabel

You just have to take it week to week. Staying at the facility may be best. Any change in routine can be very disorienting. But please, please don't beat yourself up more than 25 minutes. lol. You are doing the best you can. I think you are just a prince. Thank you for being such a wonderful hubby. We are praying for YOU. You need a lot of support and encouragement. I am so sad you both are going through this.

@tpippen75

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Hi Victoria! - I think I have exceeded that time limit...lol - Thank you for you kind words, prayers and support. God bless

Thanks for the updates. You’re doing the best you can

Thank you for your honesty Trey. The more we know, the better we understand this cruel condition. Thoughts and prayers for you both.

@tpippen75

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Thank you for your prayers and support Mary.

God bless the both of you.

I wish you both the very best throughout these difficult times!❤

Sending prayers for you and your beautiful wife.

Thank you for the update!

So sorry for what you andTheresa are going through❤❤❤

Thank you for sharing! Hang in there and god bless 🤗

I am sorry you and your wife have to go through this! Prayers for peace for the two of you!❤🙏🏻

Thank you for sharing your journey- I am sorry you and your wife are having to go through this- it’s heartbreaking. I hope you know you are helping people with these videos.

Your sweet wife 🤗🙏🏻♥️

Just dropping by to let you both know you've been on my mind lately. I read this in my motivational journal this morning and wanted to share it . " Don't tell God how big the storm is. Tell the storm how BIG your God is ". Lots of prayers and support from South Carolina.

@tpippen75

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I love it! Thanks Tiaza

Bless y’all both.

My mom is in a Board & Care with dementia. She would be ok for a period of time but had the “sundowner” syndrome & call me asking me to “get her out of there” & that she’d lost her ticket to get home, it was heartbreaking. She also was having trouble sleeping through the night. They ended up increasing her Seroquel dosage (I think 40mg), made her much less agitated & anxious. And she can still communicate. 🙏🏼

@tpippen75

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Thank you for sharing about you mom. Theresa is currently on 50mg of Seroquel twice daily. They may try something else with her if the environmental changes do not help. Much love and support to you and your family on this journey with mom.

@kaylo2112

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@@tpippen75 of course! and thank you for sharing your experience. Also, I see others have posted about maybe not taking her out from the facility, I find that my mom just wants to get back "home" and it seems to just cause her stress. Maybe bring her in food from restaurants she really likes? Or maybe she's not that bad, anyway thoughts and prayers with you!

Happy Father’s Day Trey. 🙏

Always thinking of you two. Please take care ❣️

Love to you and Teresa.

😢😢I can only imagine what your going through! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ❤

Prayers for Theresa and you.