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Seems like our own poop is fascinating to some of us at both extremes of the age range -- babies and oldsters. I don't really understand it but maybe it's something to do with it being something our keepers can't control. Anyway, gross, right?
Babies outgrow this antic and with oldsters I see it as a sign the person's doctor needs to get involved. There are drawbacks to medications, of course, and yet when a certain point is reached then intervention becomes appropriate. What else can be done?
I've stayed with my 95-year-old mother for 10 years now, ever since Dad died, and all that time have resisted what I consider the *heavy* drugs for her. But recently I took her doctor's advice and started her on Seroquel and Namenda.
The doctor promised the Seroquel would stop her constant pacing around the house, agitated and anxious, rattling the locks on the doors and yelling to be let out so she could walk to her mother's house. (Her mother passed away 70 years ago and never lived around here.) And his promise has been true.
Of course, she sleeps a lot and is groggy sometimes, getting used to the new meds. After a few days of this, I felt like it was too much and stopped the Seroquel. But it wasn't long before the all-day agitation and aggressive behavior started again, following me around demanding attention (no matter how much she got) and I put her back on the meds -- ground up with her other pills and mixed with chocolate peanut butter spread on a cracker.
All along, my main concern has been quality of life. There's no way it's good for her to be upset and act out all the time, sleeping very little. And there's only so much of this a caregiver can take before burning out. So, for both our sakes, it's time for pharmaceutical support.
Don't know if this is the solution for the problem with your mother, but it might be worth looking into. Blessings to both of you.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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Babies outgrow this antic and with oldsters I see it as a sign the person's doctor needs to get involved. There are drawbacks to medications, of course, and yet when a certain point is reached then intervention becomes appropriate. What else can be done?
I've stayed with my 95-year-old mother for 10 years now, ever since Dad died, and all that time have resisted what I consider the *heavy* drugs for her. But recently I took her doctor's advice and started her on Seroquel and Namenda.
The doctor promised the Seroquel would stop her constant pacing around the house, agitated and anxious, rattling the locks on the doors and yelling to be let out so she could walk to her mother's house. (Her mother passed away 70 years ago and never lived around here.) And his promise has been true.
Of course, she sleeps a lot and is groggy sometimes, getting used to the new meds. After a few days of this, I felt like it was too much and stopped the Seroquel. But it wasn't long before the all-day agitation and aggressive behavior started again, following me around demanding attention (no matter how much she got) and I put her back on the meds -- ground up with her other pills and mixed with chocolate peanut butter spread on a cracker.
All along, my main concern has been quality of life. There's no way it's good for her to be upset and act out all the time, sleeping very little. And there's only so much of this a caregiver can take before burning out. So, for both our sakes, it's time for pharmaceutical support.
Don't know if this is the solution for the problem with your mother, but it might be worth looking into. Blessings to both of you.