A classmate if mine was diagnosed with Parkinsons 20 or 25 yrs before his death. He was a sweet guy but got hard for her to handle. She had to place him. I think the one problem with LB is they get violent.
Geaton is correct that an evaluation by the MD is in order. There are medications that "may" increase balance but sometimes they unfortunately have side effects. They are worth a try with falls being more frequent.
I don't know how mentally adept your hubby is at this point, but at some point you may have to have a sit down talk about the fact that injuries from a fall can sometimes be the beginning of the end with fractures, surgeries and mental changes due to anesthesia. That at some point caregiving will perhaps no longer work at home. That he has to be as cooperative as he is able to be.
This is all very sad and of course I know you know, progressive. I am so very sorry. This has to be so very hard for you.
Is he on any meds for depression/anxiety/agitation? If not, maybe it's time to have this discussion with his doctor. I see ads on TV for prescription meds that are meant to treat some of the issues with PD and Lewy Body dementia, like hallucinations. I wish you success in working out the best care solutions that meet both of your needs.
It sounds like perhaps your husband now has Lewy Body dementia along with his Parkinson's as that is so very common. I'm sure your husband is angry about his situation and is taking it out on those closest to him, which is also common. I hope that you're calling 911 when he falls as they will come out and pick him up and if he's not injured and not requiring that they take him to the ER, then there is no charge. Please don't try and pick him up by yourself and injure yourself. It's just not worth it. And although Lewy Body dementia is the second most aggressive dementia, with a life expectancy of just 5-7 years, you may have to look into having him placed in the appropriate facility if his care gets to be just too much for you. I wish you well as you take this very difficult journey with your husband.
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I don't know how mentally adept your hubby is at this point, but at some point you may have to have a sit down talk about the fact that injuries from a fall can sometimes be the beginning of the end with fractures, surgeries and mental changes due to anesthesia. That at some point caregiving will perhaps no longer work at home. That he has to be as cooperative as he is able to be.
This is all very sad and of course I know you know, progressive. I am so very sorry. This has to be so very hard for you.
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I'm sure your husband is angry about his situation and is taking it out on those closest to him, which is also common.
I hope that you're calling 911 when he falls as they will come out and pick him up and if he's not injured and not requiring that they take him to the ER, then there is no charge. Please don't try and pick him up by yourself and injure yourself. It's just not worth it.
And although Lewy Body dementia is the second most aggressive dementia, with a life expectancy of just 5-7 years, you may have to look into having him placed in the appropriate facility if his care gets to be just too much for you.
I wish you well as you take this very difficult journey with your husband.