Why do some men as they age reaching the late 60's get belligerent and nasty to

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   kj forceposted 4 years ago

   Why do some men as they age reaching the late 60's get belligerent and nasty to their family ?
   
   Finding fault with everything, losing interest in everyday tasks, constantly making excuses that they can't perform minimal job duties out/ or help because they are to old...

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   Faith Reaperposted 4 years ago

   That is also a sign of Alzheimer's or dementia ...the getting mean part.

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      kj forceposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      aaahh you correct, however tests have ruled that dx out..
      So there has to be something else going on, chemical imbalance perhaps ?

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      Faith Reaperposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      Yes...or either when one gets old one gets ornery?

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   Jackie Lynnleyposted 4 years ago

   Sometimes diabetes can cause this, have they been checked for sugar?

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   jansharesposted 4 years ago

   Could it be depression? Irritability is a common symptom which can be seen as meanness. Or possibly a late or never resolved midlife crisis. I did a hub about men and midlife crisis. Sixty is the new 40 for some so it could be that, especially if other medical diagnoses have been ruled out.

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   bethperryposted 4 years ago

   I have seen this in those that suffer from Alzheimer's, but I have also seen just the opposite symptoms in those that have the disease. It could be another physical problem, such as poor diet or general malaise. I would suggest a physical checkup with a doctor is in order for a definite determination.

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   bac2basicsposted 4 years ago

   Hi KJ.
   Maybe it´s depression, it certainly sounds like it might be.

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