Imagine being married for 50 years and suddenly one day your spouse doesn't recognize you anymore. That is the sad reality for some elderly couples as one partner develops Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, the partner diagnosed can often lose cognitive function at a rapid pace deteriorate to the point of becoming violent. Aggressive behavior is a common symptom of Alzheimer's and many spouses suffer in silence as the abuse may continue for years.
Research indicates not all people with Alzheimer's display aggressive behavior. In fact, in many cases the Alzheimer's patient may be the recipient of the abuse. When one partner is diagnosed, the other may become abusive out of frustration, anger, or guilt. This is an issue that only intensifies the very difficult family matter of dealing with Alzheimer's.
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