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My grandmother is 97 and having horrible visions of people coming into her room and making them selfs at home as well as taking her things. It is causing her to not sleep for fear of what she will wake up to.
Yes mom was checked for a UTI which turned up negative. The nursing home actually checks frequently for them due to her behavior and the fact she doesnt really say when she feels she might have one
There are lots, my mom was put on Ativan (anxiety); seroquel, zoloft along with the namenda and aricept. She didn't like how it made her feel and refused to take all of it for long -- so can't say if it helped or not as these drugs take a while to see benefit. In my mind, one or two should help but when the person is on a lot of things, I think the doctor should be monitoring more closely.
I think low dose seroquel or ativan could be helpful as long as they were coupled with social activity, exercise, etc. I think socialization, activities are the greatest mood boosters for seniors. The drugs in certain circumstances can help ease that anxiety, hallucination and paranoia. But understand that these are a normal part of disease and won't go away entirely. My mom is off the meds and seems to be doing better than even before being put on the meds but she has her "periods" that creep up where the paranoia and hallucinations are more frequent.
Popstark- Has she been checked for a UTI lately? My mom needs to be checked frequently. When the behavior becomes especially odd, that is the first thing I now think about.
My mom is on 50 mg of Seroquel 2X a day which is a low dose from what I understand and she takes Ativan 3X times a day for anxiety and none of it helps at all. She hallucinates, is constantly on edge, delusional and paranoid beyond belief. She accused everyone and anyone of stealing from her sometimes the most silliest things too like a remote or eyeglasses and will fight to the death about it. I asked the nursing home to have her meds reviewed so we will see what happens!!
I really hate the automatic spell chef function on my tablet! Subdomains?!that I typed sundowning!. And Saabs was Xanax! Sure started my day with a chuckle though. Especially, can you imagine taking half a Saab?! LOL!
antipsychotics. My mom takes 75 mg of seroquel, daily about 4. It really seems to help with the subdomains most of the time. Some AD take up to 400 mg a day. Sometimes of course there are still problems with her perception of reality, and she becomes quite angry. Ugly thing. Those times, probably once a month or so half a Saabs is added.
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.
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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.
I think low dose seroquel or ativan could be helpful as long as they were coupled with social activity, exercise, etc. I think socialization, activities are the greatest mood boosters for seniors. The drugs in certain circumstances can help ease that anxiety, hallucination and paranoia. But understand that these are a normal part of disease and won't go away entirely. My mom is off the meds and seems to be doing better than even before being put on the meds but she has her "periods" that creep up where the paranoia and hallucinations are more frequent.
Has she been checked for a UTI lately? My mom needs to be checked frequently. When the behavior becomes especially odd, that is the first thing I now think about.