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I agree this is a question for a dr who specializing in geratric patients but my mother, who is allergic to many meds, takes Citalipram for depression. He has tried her on Namenda for the dementia but she had an adverse reaction to it. You will just have to watch your "patient" and see how they respond and be very aware of any changes in them - many times it is trial and error.
A doctor who specializes in geriatric medicine, or a Geriatic Psychiatrist are the best professionals to determine what is best. Sometimes nothing works, or it works for a while. It is their brain burning out and it seems the bad parts are left for last with some people. It is part of the process and we have to deal with it. It is NOT part of you. When things are the worst in life, it is when you are growing and moving to a higher level. Get the right doctor to give your parent (or) something to "manage" the attitude. Try to stay positive yourself around the person and find something happy to focus on. There is a balance in life for you, but dementia has destroyed theirs. Blessings.
I think that is something you need to address with the Doctor. It is hard to say what works best and people react differently to medication. I think if you can try to determine why or what is making them angry that could be helpful. An antidepressant can be helpful with mood. Also vitamin D can help with sundowners syndrome. take care,
Anita says that many times it is trial and error. I'd say it is always trial and error. It just isn't obvious if the first trial works. :-D
This really needs to be addressed by a specialist very familiar with dementia and with working with the elderly. Who is the doctor managing your loved one's dementia? That may be a good place to start, if that doctor is a specialist and not just the GP who was serving the person before dementia set in.
There are drugs that can really help, and drugs that can make matters worse. Unfortunately, the same drug that helps one person can be detrimental to someone else. It is worth pursuing. Don't give up if the first try isn't fully successful.
My MIL is on aricept and the exelon patch. We don't know how well it really works, because we don't know how she would be if she wasn;t taking it. That's a good question, come to think of it to ask the doctor. Now I am wondering how they would know if its helping, because they have nothing to compare it to with her being on it for a good while now.
My father is on Risperidone that was prescribed by a geriatric psychiatrist and it works very well although the nursing home has had to gradually increase the dose. Unfortunately, this has taken away some of his other emotions, but this is how it has to be as his anger can get out of control.
My dad has been in a nursing home 2 weeks.. they started him after one week on 3 doses a day of ativan.. then added depokote, then a patch for his back.. he was totally lethargic for at least two days.. When he came in he could walk, they don't have him walking at all-always in a wheelchair (he used a cane and they took that away-but we brought a walker) they now took him off all but a low dose (I guess low) of depekote... he is becoming more alert but he can't grab a spoon and feed himself..
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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.
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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.
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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.
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It is NOT part of you. When things are the worst in life, it is when you are growing and moving to a higher level.
Get the right doctor to give your parent (or) something to "manage" the attitude. Try to stay positive yourself around the person and find something happy to focus on. There is a balance in life for you, but dementia has destroyed theirs. Blessings.
This really needs to be addressed by a specialist very familiar with dementia and with working with the elderly. Who is the doctor managing your loved one's dementia? That may be a good place to start, if that doctor is a specialist and not just the GP who was serving the person before dementia set in.
There are drugs that can really help, and drugs that can make matters worse. Unfortunately, the same drug that helps one person can be detrimental to someone else. It is worth pursuing. Don't give up if the first try isn't fully successful.