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My 85 yo mother will find something to repair so minute in her house & will remain fixated on it until it’s addressed. Is that fixation part of Lewey Body Dementia?

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I don't think it's Parkinson's related, but it definitely is dementia related.
My late husband who had vascular dementia, would stay fixated on small things and not let them go until I would either fix or address whatever the issue was.
It often did get on my very last nerve, and pushed my patience to its limit.
I hope you do better with the fixation thing than I did.
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NeedHelpWithMom Feb 26, 2024
Funky,

Don’t sell yourself short. You did your very best with your husband and are an inspiration for many people on this forum.

I have enjoyed reading your posts about your experiences in caregiving and feel that you have lots of wisdom to share.
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My stepFIL had Parkinsons and LBD, but did not behave in the way you describe. On this forum I have read several other posts by participants whose LOs did have extreme OCD. You may have to talk to her doctor about meds for this.
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Not necessarily Lewy's, but dementia in general is often full of obsessive compulsive stuff and fixations.
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Hi,

I cared for my mom who had Parkinson’s disease. My mom did take meds for her Parkinson’s symptoms and her dementia symptoms.

I cannot answer your question though, because Parkinson’s disease affects everyone differently.

I would advise you to contact your mother’s neurologist and ask him your questions.

Tell him your concerns and hopefully he will be able to help you know what to expect.

I wish you and your mom well.
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