My mother was diagnosed with early onset Dementia about 6 months ago. She was on Aricept (sp?). Her neurologist switched her to Excelon pills (we can't use the patch due to her combative behavior). My mother is fighting the effects of the Excelon saying 'I don't like the way it makes me feel...I'm not taking that pill again". We see a noticeable difference when she took it. Her combative behavior was not as intense. I would love to hear from others who are caregivers who have a parent on Excelon. I am my mother's full time caregiver, living in her home now.
I am at my wits end and finding the right medication is so stressful when she historically didn't take her Blood Pressure medications and other meds.
She's calm today or at least right now.
I feel for you as far as your mom not taking her meds and telling different people different things...sounds just like my mom; we are steps away from getting her on the Elderly Waiver and Medicaid so we can get someone to come in and help her set up the meds and then come back to make sure she takes them. Do you think having a different person come in to do the meds would make any difference (if she can afford it)? My mom is also on a low dose of mirtazapine, which the doctor prescribed to help her sleep but is also to help improve her mood. The doctor increased the mirtazapine in July; I noticed a decrease in her frustration level during my last visit. Best of luck!