chelle, I agree with funkygrandma59's post about having hubby tested for an Urinary Tract Infection. Such an infection can cause an older person to become very mean and hostile. If he does have an UTI, it can be controlled with antibiotics.
Depression? With dementia and Parkinson's, he could be in need of additional meds to keep his temper under control. Call the doctor tomorrow and see what can be done.
With Parkinson's the dementia often has hallucinations and he may be experiencing that. A recent move can cause a person with any type of dementia to decline a bit. I think a consultation with his neurologist would be a good idea.
PLEASE....If at any time he becomes violent you HAVE to call 911 and tell the dispatcher that you are afraid for your safety. Explain that your husband has Parkinson's, dementia and he needs to be transported to the hospital. Once at the hospital if you do not feel that it is safe for him to be at home you need to talk to the Social Worker and tell them that you are afraid for your safety, and his. IF he hurts you who will care for YOU. Who will care for him while you recover from an injury.
You state in your profile that your husband has Alzheimer's/dementia along with Parkinson's, (could very well be Lewy Body dementia as the 2 often go hand in hand)so these changes are more than likely related to the changes going on in his brain. I would talk to his neurologist about the changes you're seeing ASAP, and see if he/she recommends any kind of medication to help with his outbursts. You may also want to rule out a UTI, as well as they can reek havoc on a persons personality. Also getting yourself educated on Alzheimer's/dementia is always a good first step in trying to understand the many changes your loved one goes through. The book The 36 Hour Day is a great read, and Teepa Snow has a lot of great videos on YouTube about dementia as well. I wish you and your husband the very best.
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A recent move can cause a person with any type of dementia to decline a bit.
I think a consultation with his neurologist would be a good idea.
PLEASE....If at any time he becomes violent you HAVE to call 911 and tell the dispatcher that you are afraid for your safety. Explain that your husband has Parkinson's, dementia and he needs to be transported to the hospital. Once at the hospital if you do not feel that it is safe for him to be at home you need to talk to the Social Worker and tell them that you are afraid for your safety, and his.
IF he hurts you who will care for YOU. Who will care for him while you recover from an injury.
You may also want to rule out a UTI, as well as they can reek havoc on a persons personality.
Also getting yourself educated on Alzheimer's/dementia is always a good first step in trying to understand the many changes your loved one goes through. The book The 36 Hour Day is a great read, and Teepa Snow has a lot of great videos on YouTube about dementia as well.
I wish you and your husband the very best.