Answered a question 8/26/2010 at 9:48 pm
A little background here. My mother-in-law's medications didn't seem to be working and she went on and on from morning to night screaming, trying to hit, bite, etc., even hiding a hammer under her be
...Read MoreA little background here. My mother-in-law's medications didn't seem to be working and she went on and on from morning to night screaming, trying to hit, bite, etc., even hiding a hammer under her bed and trying to hit my sister-in-law with it. The Dr. tried all sorts of combinations, upping her anti-depressants, risperidol, etc. It's a dilemma, as you can imagine. If she can't get calmed down, we have to consider a nursing home, and no-one wants that at this point. But we don't want her so doped up she sleeps all the time either. Also, about every 4th day or so - she gets a burst of energy and paces, screaming, accusing and threatening - as she did just this evening. I should also mention she has always been a very difficult person and mentally abusive - so it was a process trying to come to terms with "this is Alzheimers", and not just her usual behavior. But we have gotten there and it's a better place to be for us. Thank you Carol and Cindy - we have started documenting and will discuss with her Dr. very soon.