Now in AL locked. Husband had a psychotic break due to UTI was hospitalized, meds tweaked and only released to locked facility. His cognition is good so he went through rages blaming me for this. Cannot come home. Any advice on how to deal with this type of dementia
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Talking with others can give you some relief. You can benefit from talking to other women who have their husband in a facility. It's important to know you are not alone. Do you have family members to comfort you? It might be helpful to have a friend or family member go with you when you visit until your husband is no longer angry.
You might speak with the director of the secure facility where he is and see if you can discuss plans for his care. Being involved and informed can give you some comfort and sense of control. You say his cognition is good. Perhaps he may benefit from seeing a psychiatrist who is familiar with treating dementia patients. Sometimes medications can help with mood. I wish you both all the best.
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