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My father has dementia and he gets mad easily when i ask him questions?

11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Susan Uhrich answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Loosing your: Memory is a very sensitive issue and denial plays a big part. Questions that remind him that he doesn't remember things are likely to irritate him.

Dr Anyanwu and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/5/2016

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Probably frustrated: He may feel frustrated by his difficulty comprehending and/or expressing what he wants to convey--distract if u see him tensing up & try 2 keep things simple.

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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