Mental Health

Rosemarie's Husband INSISTS She Is Having Affairs

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 06:00:29 GMT

Rosemarie is 67, and her husband is 74. Married for 40 years, he suddenly began imagining that she is cheating on him. Now, when they are in the car together, he swears the driver next to them gave her a message; the bus driver flashed his lights to signal her and guys are always looking. He refuses to get help, because he doesn't think he has a problem. She can't keep living like this, but she feels so sorry for him. Do you know what's wrong with her husband?

Russell's Father Had Dementia When He Signed His Will

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:00:16 GMT

Russell's father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia years ago. Yet, two months before he passed away he signed an absurd will that made no sense. He wants to know if he can argue the 'of sound mind' clause in the will to get it reversed. Is it hard to get a will overturned?

Is Attention Seeking Part Of Alzheimer's?

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

My 78 year old mom is taking care of my 78 year old dad, who has Alzheimer's. Besides the usual symptoms, he flies into rages, usually aimed at mom. Is he doing this for attention?

How Do I Tell Mom She Cannot Go Back Home?

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:22:17 GMT

For about six months out of the year she is stable enough to live on her own, but still not able to leave the house without someone with her.

Does My Husband Have Dementia or Anxiety?

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:34:37 GMT

I would like for him to see someone in order to have his medications evaluated, as I don't believe they are working at all.

My Mother Has Become Mentally Deficient

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:18:08 GMT

She can't do her daily activities, like bathing, eating and such. To make matters worse, she fears someone is watching her.

How Do I Take Care of My Husband Who Has Dementia?

Dr. Leah Klungness — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:47:52 GMT

My husband has cared for me and I now want to care for him.

Can Lack of Sleep Cause Depression?

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:25:33 GMT

She has become extremely depressed and even becomes very melancholy, reminiscing over memories of her childhood.

My Mother Changed After My Father Died...

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:22:41 GMT

Typically, the sudden onset of a condition like this after a loss is depression and should be treated as such.

My Father Has Alzheimer's and My Sister Wants His Money...

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:47:47 GMT

Three of us have told him that we don't feel like it is our money. He was the one who saved and sacrificed, and it is indeed his money.

My Husband Uses Vile Language...

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:45:18 GMT

When he makes inappropriate remarks to someone or uses vile language, should I ignore it?

My Mother is Deteriorating...

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:35:36 GMT

For as long as I can remember, she has always had mood swings

My Mom Can't Remember Anything...

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:29:47 GMT

Over the last several months my siblings and I have noticed a remarkable decline in her short-term memory

My Mother has Alzheimer's and is Soon to be Homeless...

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:27:41 GMT

The nursing facility is changing their status and getting rid of the beds for Alzheimer's, and I was told to move my mother out.

My Grandmother has lost her grace and dignity through Alzheimer's

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:25:19 GMT

One of the biggest concerns is that grandmother is still aware on some level of what is going on with her behavior and the helplessness.

My Father Lost His Memory...

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:23:32 GMT

My father was diagnosed with transient global amnesia.

Can Children Get Alzheimer's...

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:21:48 GMT

My 10 year old son seems to have developed symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's.

My Father's Stroke Changed Him...

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:19:50 GMT

Could my father's symptoms of dementia be caused by his stroke and not Alzheimer's?

Can IQ level affect Alzheimer's...

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:16:38 GMT

Does a person's IQ have an effect on the progression of Alzheimer's disease?

Loss of Sense of Smell...

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:14:38 GMT

There is some research indicating that an impaired sense of smell may be an early symptom of Alzheimer's disease.

Has My Grandmother Got Alzheimer's...

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:12:24 GMT

I've noticed that the last few times I've visited my elderly grandmother, she seems to not know exactly what day it is.

My Mother Constantly Folds Things...

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:10:04 GMT

My mother constantly folds items and places them in neat piles.

My Sister Hallucinates...

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:37:21 GMT

My sister sees and talks to people who aren't there.

My Mother is 'Sundowning'...

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:33:25 GMT

My mother is 'sundowning'. What does that mean and should we be concerned?

Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:27:20 GMT

A friend and I were discussing this disease the other day and he said there is now a test for early detection.