A friend of mine who lives in a residential care home is having behavioral problems. She is becoming abusive to her caregivers and becomes very vocal in the wee hours of the morning, waking the other ladies that live in the home. I'm afraid she is going to be asked to leave. She has been asked to leave a facility a few years back. Is there medical support for elders that help with adult behavior problems? Is there behavioral programs provided to the elderly that are covered by medicare; somewhat like speech therapy? My friend has Aphasia and I'm sure some of her behavior is a result of frustration of not being able to make herself understood.
She is lucky to have you as a friend. Start with the local ombudsman program and tell them you are are searching for advice and information. They can help direct you - and are ususally in the same offices as the local Area Agency on Aging.