Are crying jags normal?

Take your husband to see a Neurologist that specializes in dementia! Then the Neuro can help you figure out what is Really going on and get your husband the help he needs.

Best of luck!

Its part of the desease. He probably doesn't even know why he does it. It could also manifest itself in anger or laughter. His Dementia has probably hit the part of his brain where his emotions are being effected. If MD you mean a general practitioner I would suggest a Neurologist or a Psychiatrist versed in Dementa's. I personally don't feel GPs are qualified to care for Dementia patients when it comes medications.

Jag?

Actually he has good reason to cry. Having dementia would make anyone cry when they have a second of clarity.

Thanks for the replies. I'll ask his MD to up his Rx for antidepressants. He also experiences a lot of pain that makes him want to die. But I know he would never do himself in," I think he just wants me to know it's that bad. Once he's done crying, he seems to perk up emotionally.  just wondered if it was a symptom of dementia to cry for no reason so often.

Can I recommend a magnesium supplement and a b complex. It really helps with frayed nerves.

Is it possible to give him safe treats for the dog? I always keep things my girl can safely eat for my mom to give her, otherwise I am dealing with a sick puppy and I can not get my mom to stop. She equates love and food, so I don't want to be angry with her, but I don't want her to kill my dog.

Sometimes we have to offer solutions and never say that's not okay. Especially when they are feeling very sensitive. This quarantine is starting to get everyone down. So find things that he can feel a win about. New treats to teach the dog how to do a new trick or something he can accomplish and get a well done from you.

I should add...Is your husband a Veteran? If so the VA might be able to help. When you call one of the first things they ask on the recorded message is if this is a crisis situation...
The VA can be of great help later on in this journey as well.

The "I wish I were dead" comment is enough to make the doctor reconsider either a dosage change or a medication change.
Is it also possible to get your husband to see a therapist that he can talk to?
You might even want to contact the Alzheimer's Association and find out if there are any Support Groups FOR people with dementia not the caregivers or spouses.

Try this the next time he starts to cry...
Give him a hug. Rub his back and tell him that he is alright, he is safe and that you love him.
Don't ask if you have said anything or done anything to upset him. (if you did he might not even remember and he may be reacting to something you said an hour ago or a day ago.)

The gentle nudge while gentle to you might seem like another..."I did something wrong" comment and that can hurt more if he is in a heightened emotional state. Let as much go as you can. Pick your battles. Don't buy chocolate get something that is safer for the dog. And if possible keep a jar of dog treats near him so he can give the dog a treat. (and if he over does it make the treats green beans, or baby carrots or cut the amount of food the dog gets and use the kibble as the treats)