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Can't find anything defnitive on-line other than forgetfulness could cause changes in dietary habits or that medications could be a factor. Dietary habits haven't changed and her medications have not recently been altered.
Here's what the internet has to say to the question, " does Alzheimer's cause diarrhea"?
Yes, people with Alzheimer's disease can experience diarrhea, which is a common symptom of the disease. Other bowel changes that can occur include constipation.
Here are some reasons why diarrhea can occur in people with Alzheimer's:
Brain changes: As Alzheimer's progresses, brain changes can affect the ability to control bowel movements.
Incontinence: People with Alzheimer's may have difficulty recognizing when they need to use the toilet, or they may not be able to control their bladder or bowel.
Medications: Certain medications can cause diarrhea.
Diet and dehydration: Changes in diet and dehydration can cause diarrhea.
Stress: Anxiety and stress can worsen gastrointestinal problems.
In general, bowel incontinence isn't an urgent problem, but you should seek immediate medical help if:
There is black, tarry, or cranberry color in the stool
There is a lot of blood in the stool
There is a fever above 101 F
There is severe belly pain, especially with nausea and vomiting
firsttimer1, sometimes when we get older we can no longer tolerate dairy products. My Dad had that problem. So does hubby and myself. We have to use Lactaid dairy products.
It wasn't easy trying to convince my Mom (both were in their late 80's at that time) that Dad could no longer join her in eating ice cream, cheese, cottage cheese, milk, and yogurt. Mom was from the old school of "a little bit won't hurt"... and down the hall Dad would run as he had a "bout with the trouts".
Dad didn't develop memory issues until ten years later. Same with my Mom.
No, dementia doesn't cause diarrhea. Medications and diet may. However sphincter control and good control of bowels more difficult. And some take metamucil which means that, due to the firmentation process of that fiber causes gas and loss of control of the bowel. Switch to citrucel if fibres are needed.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Yes, people with Alzheimer's disease can experience diarrhea, which is a common symptom of the disease. Other bowel changes that can occur include constipation.
Here are some reasons why diarrhea can occur in people with Alzheimer's:
Brain changes: As Alzheimer's progresses, brain changes can affect the ability to control bowel movements.
Incontinence: People with Alzheimer's may have difficulty recognizing when they need to use the toilet, or they may not be able to control their bladder or bowel.
Medications: Certain medications can cause diarrhea.
Diet and dehydration: Changes in diet and dehydration can cause diarrhea.
Stress: Anxiety and stress can worsen gastrointestinal problems.
In general, bowel incontinence isn't an urgent problem, but you should seek immediate medical help if:
There is black, tarry, or cranberry color in the stool
There is a lot of blood in the stool
There is a fever above 101 F
There is severe belly pain, especially with nausea and vomiting
It wasn't easy trying to convince my Mom (both were in their late 80's at that time) that Dad could no longer join her in eating ice cream, cheese, cottage cheese, milk, and yogurt. Mom was from the old school of "a little bit won't hurt"... and down the hall Dad would run as he had a "bout with the trouts".
Dad didn't develop memory issues until ten years later. Same with my Mom.