How do I get him to participate
My husband was diagnosed in 2017. He was never a person that enjoyed games or puzzles. His main interest has always been reading. He cannot read anymore and I can’t get him engaged in anything. I tried the audible books but he refused that. He has no interest in puzzles or fidgets. Makes me turn off music. Now he shows less and less interest in watching tv.
We had PT after a hospital visit and he would not cooperate, told the woman not to come back. He is anti social, doesn’t want to go anywhere and either sleeps or sits and looks out a window. He is already on an anti depressant. I have tried getting a caregiver for some time for myself but he is so nasty and stubborn no one will stay with him. What do I do?
Hi
, it can be difficult when our LOs are agitated and combative. I wanted to share two things, while you're waiting for feedback from th community.
https://alzheimersdisease.net/forums/how-to-respond-to-our-los
This post has some great tactics that many community members have used successfully. There is also a great book that has some amazing feedback from caregivers, it's called Contented Dementia by Oliver James. It has great tips on how to get our LOs involved in activities, and feel more cooperative and less combative.
I hope they prove helpful. Please keep in touch and let us know how things are going. - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)
