only order them. She is on Xanax and she is taking to many. The last time I got them for her is on 04/08/2015 for 60 pills and she is already out and wanted me to order more. Its a physical fight and she is pretty strong for her age if I try to take her meds and distribute to her, and if she runs out to soon then im stealing them, don't know how many times ive gotten accused of that and she also hides them. Any how the dr she has where I live is useless and so her and I are going to move back to the town where we used to live and the drs know her well. I need some advice on what I can do or just to vent. I don't know. lol
One of the biggest struggles I have with my MIL is her medications. Honestly, sometimes it felt like if she saw us LOOK at the bottles she'd get mad.
Needless to say, she's mad right now because before she came home from the rehab facility, we took all her medications to our house and DH takes over one days' worth at a time. I'm just grateful we had a good excuse to get ahold of the pills. It sure helps when you can "blame" the doctors, the facility or anything for changes that we wanted anyway.
My own mother took very few pills but getting her to take them correctly was a huge challenge. We had a visiting nurse involved. We had pill boxes that dispensed a maximum number per day. It was still very hard.
I see that your mother lives with you. I suggest that you get some pretty pill cases. You pick up the xanax and put enough for ONE DAY in the case. She can take it herself and still be "in charge" of that, but the rest stay locked in your room.
As you know, insurance won't cover and drug stores won't sell re-orders that are too soon. I would ask the drug store staff to tell your mother directly that her prescription can't be refilled until May 6 (or whenever it is due). You are not the bad guy so avoid being the messenger!
With dementia, your mothers decisions and behaviors may become increasingly confused and troublesome. You have to pick your battles and let a lot of stuff go. Medication is definitely a battle worth fighting.
I would also report the excessive use to her doctor. I'd even report it to the "useless" current doctor, just to get it on record.