My mom is 93 and it starts out of the blue for no apparent reason. It's like she snaps. She uses language that a truck driver would blush at. I try to stay out of her way but she comes after me punching (can't hurt me) and screaming. Last week this lasted for 4 hours. She just started again. I don't know how long this is going to last. I just ignore her and hope she gets tired like a toddler who is having a tantrum. What is this?????? Anyone have a similar situation??
As for OP, it definitely seems like a medication tune-up is in order. If her doc seems to shrug it off, then might try a psychiatrist who specializes in Alz/dementia.
Someone here mentioned a UTI. That just don't make no sense to me. People get UTIs all the time and don't get violent like that. It sounds to me like a later stage dementia or Alzheimer's and she needs to be involuntarily committed to a proper facility surrounded by staff who are specifically trained to deal with this kind of thing. She needs to be around trained professionals 24 seven
One way to get help would be to call 911 the next time she is in a rage. In the ER ask that she be evaluated for her mental health problems. They will look at all the drugs she is taking and perhaps try others, under their close supervision.
But calling 911 is a last resort, I think (since she really isn't hurting herself or you). First, discuss this with a doctor very experienced with dementia.