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Does she really say she doesn't want to take this medicine, or is he just telling you that. Would he agree to a trial period of your mom taking it? Maybe 6 mos. to see if he notices a difference? You know, there is NO medication that is going to stop Alz. but it can slow it down and save what brain she has for as long as possible. I don't understand why a person wouldn't want to give that a try.
She says the doctors are wrong, won't take meds or get other recommended tests, and my father won't face the reality. We are going to see if he'll "give it a try".
Went through the same experience with my wife. She has never told any of us (two daughters and myself), that she is forgetting things. She is now 83 years old, and has been on Aricept for almost 4 years. At first she wouldn't take it, we think she would throw a pill away whenever she would think about it. The last two couple of years she has been taking it, but now her memory is about all gone. She also hallucinates at times. She has got up real early on two occasions (recently) and when I ask her why she is up so early, she is checking to see where everyone went. I tell her that no one has been in house, and when this happened the second time, I asked her when the people were here. She replied that they were here when we went to bed. Maybe Aricept has slowed the Alzheimer's down, but it is my belief that it isn't effective after a long period.
Dear Thehusband, Why don't you or your other children crush the meds up and mix it in her food? It is no use trying to make Mom understand why she needs her meds, she will never understand, and your Dad is elderly too and maybe cannot take the stress of Mom being so difficult? Its hard enough for us younger people, and poor Dad has to deal with all of this? Crush the darn meds.
don't mix the meds with a large portion of food because if she doesn't eat the large portion bye bye pill. a tbl spoon and a 1/2 of applesauce, pudding etc can be mixed with the med. tell mom her new treat for the day is getting Ex: chocolate pudding before lunch/dinner/etc.
According to the Alzheimer's Assn itself, Aricept, and the others, lose any effectiveness after 6 to 12 months. I let my wifes subscription expire after three and a half years. When she would drop to a lower lever in the progression of the disease, I would have misgivings about my decision, but then I would think back to how she was declying while still on Aricept, and I would feel better. At 86 years of age, and seeing your mate of 65 years fall into this crevass, it is heartbreaking. I will do all I can for her for as long as I can.
i am not risking taking mom off of any of her alzheimre's meds...she will wear the patch and take namenda until the day she dies.but thats me. in fact i am exploring with her neurologist about using the new higher dose exelon patch which is i think 23 mg...i think. i just know they have a new higher dose one available
mix the meds with about 1 2/2 tablespoons of your loved ones favorite applesauce, tapioca, pudding, baby pureed bananas or other baby foods...tell them its a pre lunch or pre dinner treat!!!
i have checked and namenda can safely be crushed....your pharmacy can tell you...usu it is time released pills that cannot be crushed and the solution for that is opening the capsule and gently stirring the contents into pudding, applesauce, baby bananas etc
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.
I agree that:
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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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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.
Why don't you or your other children crush the meds up and mix it in her food? It is no use trying to make Mom understand why she needs her meds, she will never understand, and your Dad is elderly too and maybe cannot take the stress of Mom being so difficult? Its hard enough for us younger people, and poor Dad has to deal with all of this? Crush the darn meds.