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She can't sit still, etc. She can't stand to be at home by herself for very long. She has to get in her car and go somewhere several times a day. She just can't calm down.
I told the doctor each time we had to deal with moms roaming and getting out of the house she seemed extremely anxious as if she were on a mission to find something. One time after finding her she said she was looking for the parade in a very anxious tone. THE DOCTOR SAID HE COULD HELP US WITH THIS AND PRESCRIBED A VERY LOW DOSE OF CITALOPRAM (CELEXA). I also started giving her MELATONIN (a very natural calmer and sleep aid over the counter from Costco). This all seemed to work like a charm to keep her calmer. Anyway we have since alarmed the doors and placed large signs on them stating ELLEN DON'T LEAVE THE HOUSE as well but again we have not had any major incidents since the Celexa and Melatonin. God Bless.
I am having the same problem with my 80 year old Dad. He gives me anxiety just being around him. He does not want to be drugged. So, the only advice I can tell you is when you are feeling like she is getting on your nerves, before you blow up, leave the room or the house. You need to get away for a while or you will just wind up getting angry and say something you will regret. I was talking to a nurse who told me she was having the same problem with her Mom. They put her mom on Zanax and that did not help. Sorry that you are in that situation. Just remember to take care of you.
Your profile says that Mom has dementia. I'm very concerned about her getting in the car and taking off several times a day. Is she truly safe to drive?
It sounds like Mom's medications need to be re-evaluated. Is she seeing a geriatrician? Someone very experienced at treating patients with dementia?
Sounds like your mother is suffering the emotional pain of anxiety. Would she be open to seeing a doctor about this? Medication can be a great help and sometimes trial and error is needed to find the right one. Hopefully you both can hang in there until something is found to ease your mother's distress (and yours). Blessings to you both.
jeannegibbs -- my mom is in the first stages of dementia (not even diagnosed). We are keeping a close watch on her driving. She only drives certain places. But we are wondering how we will know when the time has come to stop her driving. I hate for that day to come, because of what I stated earlier. Hard to make these decisions. We took her to a geriatric doctor last year and she said she would not go back. I think she was afraid of getting a diagnosis.
I would try a med review with the doctor. Effexor can have funny side effects and not every thing works for every person. Some of them just have odd side effects.
How can you get her back to that geriatric doctor? Or can you find another one? It is really trial and error to find the drugs that will calm her but not put her in a stupor. Do NOT talk about her "memory problems," and ask the doctor to avoid those words. She needs to be seen for her nerves, or whatever story might work to get her seen and on the right medication.
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.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
It sounds like Mom's medications need to be re-evaluated. Is she seeing a geriatrician? Someone very experienced at treating patients with dementia?