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her mood swings are impossible.
Carol Bradley Bursack, Oct 18, 2010
Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group, the book "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories."
This isn't likely to get easier, unfortunately, until she gets past this stage of the disease. You might try talking to a friend she trusts to see if that person can help. Otherwise, third party supervision (non-family, such as an in-home agency) may be necessary. Try talking with the doctor, and even your local social services and/or Alzheimer's Association for some guidance.Take care,Carol
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sansiam
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Oct 20, 2010
My mother did the same thing. At first, she refused all. I said if she did not at least take the little pills, she would end up in the hospital again and she went for it. I have not gotten her back on all pills, but, I use a supplement to replace the daily supplement. I was using the diabetic boost for less sugar and more nutrients, though she isn't diabetic. I now switched to using spirutein, which you can get in health food stores in a can. The flavors and nutrients are better. You can also check with your pharmacist on which pills you can grind up and then put them in the milkshake. I do not ask if she wants this, I just hand her the milkshake and of course, make a big deal out of me giving her a yummy milkshake. Also, ask her doctor to help you change pills, if necessary, so you can do this. Benefiber is good for both not being able to go and going too much and can be added in to any liquid. I hope this helps and hang in there.
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anonymous14017
Apr 15, 2011
My mom just went through a few months where she was refusing her meds, It started out just every now and then but soon became outright refusal. I realized that perhaps I was making too big a deal out of it and that she was enjoying the 'scene' it was causing. lately I just place them with her meals and she has been taking them again.
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