My 73 yr old husband suffers from a type of cancer that makes excessive platelets resulting in mini TIAs which causes painful headaches for him. He has become quite forgetful (forgot to feed the dog, do his usual work around our place, forgets his wallet or keys. He doesn’t feel well but he has shown blown up temper directed to me for even small things like turning TV up too loud or criticing the way he spends money. He yells so loud I have to go in another room and close the door. He often follows me in and yells in my face. The worst part is he will keep going even if I try to ignore him. He even keeps yelling loudly in another room where I can’t even hear what he is saying. I’m embarrassed in front of the neighbors. How can I get him to stop this? It’s awful.
Gold luck.
You need to speak to the doctor and he may need transport for scanning. If something is going on that's affecting the brain he needs to be where he an safely be treated. If he is having depression then that needs consideration of the MD also.
Has he always had a short fuse or is it just since he’s been sick?
The most logical way to handle this is to speak to the doctor.
If the doctor prescribes meds, please be aware that meds don’t work instantly. So many people think that they aren’t doing any good but it can take a few weeks for a person to adjust to them.
Wishing you peace as you continue on your caregiving journey.
Take breaks when you need to. Inquire about hiring additional help when needed. Don’t hesitate to wear earplugs to dull the screaming.
Sending hugs your way.
Is he driving?