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Call the doc tomorrow. May be time to look into increasing seroquel or adding something else. My mom took 75 mg seroquel when at home and it usually worked quite well. Occasionally I would have to give her a bit more.
It may be time to start thinking about a facility for her and that is ok. You need to take care of you. When my mom moved to a facility a complete change of meds was necessary. As the disease progresses there will be different changes in meds.
With the change of seasons turn on more lights in your house to keep it bright. What behaviors is she doing. My dad is in assisted living and he displays several behaviors like exit seeking, hitting and kicking the doors. Maybe the Seroquell needs to be taken late afternoon before the behaviors start?
No, no, no. Making it brighter will only exacerbate the situation! Try dimming the lights, play classical music, or watch a program on t.v. which will make her laugh (increases endorphins). I've found with my husband the calmer the inside environment, the better it is. I would also question the meds she is taking. My husband takes none of those drugs and he is now 90. The side effects are most disturbing. Talk to her doctor about decreasing or stopping her meds and see if that helps. After all, there is no drug that will prevent dementia. My best to her and you being a caregiver. Life has a way of throwing us curves doesn't it? Best wishes!
I'd ask the doctor about a daily medication for anxiety. Not one that drags you down, but helps with the mood.
My cousin has taken Cymbalta daily for years. It's really helped her a lot. It's for depression, anxiety and pain. Without it she is extremely anxious and worried. It doesn't make her drowsy at all. Only lately have we had need to revisit it. She may need a higher dose or something to augment it, since she's starting searching Memory Care for her parents.
Meds work differently with different people, but, I'd inquire about the options.
My father also did not improve with seroquil. We had him examined by a geriatric psychiatrist who prescribed depakote( this is an anti seizure drug) and slowly increased him to a therapeutic level. It helped quite a bit for him to be calmer most of the day.
LeahMo, what were your father's symptoms when the psychiatrist prescribed him depakote? Any bad side effects? I'm keeping my ears open, since, I'm having my cousin evaluated regarding her Cymbalta.
Sunnygirl1, my father was in mid stages of alzheimer's and he was sometimes agitated and anxious..tried to escape sometimes..Luckily, he did not have any side effects from the depakote and has been on it over a year.
My mom's neurologist said medications like Seroquel or Zyprexa should not be given to dementia patients. He recommends Propranolol and Alprazolam for agitation and anxiety, along with an anti-depressant like Celexa. We have noticed a change for the better in our mom with these medications. She still has Sundowning episodes, but not every night.
I think people are different. My cousin was prescribed Alprazolam aka (Xanax), for when she had breakthrough anxiety, but, it stopped helping. Plus, that type of med is risky for people who are fall risk. She had multiple falls while taking it.
Some meds are given off label. The doctors try to find out what works and it's quite common. I've never read anything negative about Seroquel by the patient's family members. I suppose it's a matter of trying various meds to see what works.
My Mom would get agitated and call out in the middle of the night when she was in my home bedridden for the last several months of her life. I found that turning on a very low light lamp in her room helped a lot. She would wake and see she was safe in her bedroom. I used a 15 watt bulb on a table against the wall near the foot of her bed so it didn't shine right at her. Later hospice had her a small doses of anti anxiety drug but this made her sleep a lot. Soft classical music and TV that was low key, like retro shows from the 50s and 60s seemed to work when she wanted to watch TV.
Going into my 19 year of caregiving for my 96 year old mom, I have found there is no set or perfect formula to address dementia, Alzheimer's disease or symptoms such as anxiety or sundowning. You may consider using some of these procedures to make life easier for the patient and caregiver. Do not allow the patient to sleep all day long or take long naps during the day. Engage the patient in activities such as making a photo album that they can look at independently upon completion. Every photo becomes a source of memories and conversation to keep the patient stimulated. As already mention, old time TV shows and videos keep their interest. A game of Bingo, music, a little walk around the yard if you have flower beds. Time with dogs and cats are wonderful and can come from a neighbor's, friend's or relative's pet. Bright light during day hours and a half hour under a therapy lamp by 9am is advised. Warm milk and soothing music and very dim light can possibly help at bedtime. Consult with dr, neurologist or psychiatrist for appropriate anxiety meds. My mom was on so many she was like a zombie and in a wheelchair. After I had two independent doctors review her meds, it was identified she was on SIX contraindicated meds❗️Now, almost a year later, she is using a walker, more aware and interactive, and having very few sundowning episodes.
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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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It may be time to start thinking about a facility for her and that is ok. You need to take care of you. When my mom moved to a facility a complete change of meds was necessary. As the disease progresses there will be different changes in meds.
My cousin has taken Cymbalta daily for years. It's really helped her a lot. It's for depression, anxiety and pain. Without it she is extremely anxious and worried. It doesn't make her drowsy at all. Only lately have we had need to revisit it. She may need a higher dose or something to augment it, since she's starting searching Memory Care for her parents.
Meds work differently with different people, but, I'd inquire about the options.
Some meds are given off label. The doctors try to find out what works and it's quite common. I've never read anything negative about Seroquel by the patient's family members. I suppose it's a matter of trying various meds to see what works.