When I ask her what is wrong or what I can do to help her, she says she doesn't know. She says she just feels like crying and can't stop. She continually asks for her mother. We've tried risperdal, buspar, trazodone, and haldol but nothing has a lasting effect and mostly makes things worse. I talk with her and she tries to calm down but can't for longer than a minute or so. I'm at a loss for what to do. If anyone has found a medication to help a similar situation or another solution, I'd love to know.
Keep talking with the doc, There's GOT to be something.
A thought. Sometimes dementia patients can't express pain. Is it possible she's uncomfortable? Have you tried plain old pain medicine? If you haven't, I'd sure give it a try. Hydrocodone w/acetaminophen...mild dosage. It 's worth a try.
I hope that Hospice can help.
Perhaps an anti-depressant instead of the sedative/anti-anxiety type medications?