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Father with late-Alzheimer's won't stop scratching his head. It is making large sores and they won't heal! How can I get him to stop? And has anyone else experienced this problem? Is it the Alzheimer's?
Jasonsmom, I, too, believe it often (not always - all of the other explanations are valid) the issue. Sometimes, especially with dementia patients, something to help relieve stress can help. But all of these are possibilities, so it's trial and error. It's so hard to watch and make a caregiver feel so helpless.
Rocketman, I work in a nursing facility and we have a resident that does that, or should I say did that, she had her head raw. They started her on Ativan .5mg and after a couple of weeks, it started working and now she has stopped scratching and her hair has grown back. Medication isn't always the answer, but talk to her doctor about the option, there seemed to be no rhyme or reason to why she did it and she was diagnosed with Dementia. And as cece said, try getting her a milder, perfume free shampoo, perhaps something the doctor can perscribe.
the reason they scratch is because it is getting infected. sometimes it takes oral meds., at least in my case. also change of shampoo. chemicals are very harsh on thin skin and allergic skin too.
my father did that too and still does . he does it when he s upset about something or out of boredom . i just put triple antibodi on it and say ahhh is that better ?/ he says yes then he dont pick at it till later on he does it again then i redo it all over again . bad habits , its like smoking a cig !!!
I am allergic to the perfume in shampoo and that's what made the sores. I switched to non-perfume. I had a bad reacation to that dandruff shampoo too. I guess my PH balance was way off.
I had to take antibiotics to get rid of the sores. My lymph nodes got infected.
My mother-in-law did that. It's very frustrating. First, he should be checked for skin problems - dryness, low B vitamins (sometimes that can cause skin scratching) etc. However, Alzheimer's can cause compulsive behavior. My MIL had some Obsessive Compulsive Disorder problems (OCD), and she had always been a "picker." If she had a scab, she pick at it. As dementia settled in, it was harder to control. Once there is a sore and they keep picking, infection is an issue. This is a problem to work through with a medical person. Dry scalp may have started it, and there are shampoos for that, but now that he's developed the habit, he may be doing it obsessively. Please see if his doctor or even a dermatologist can help. I know the frustration of watching this happen - I've been there. Carol
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
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.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
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.
V. Complaints.
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.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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Carol
sometimes it takes oral meds., at least in my case. also change of shampoo. chemicals are very harsh on thin skin and allergic skin too.
bad habits , its like smoking a cig !!!
I am allergic to the perfume in shampoo and that's what made the sores. I switched to non-perfume. I had a bad reacation to
that dandruff shampoo too. I guess my PH balance was way off.
I had to take antibiotics to get rid of the sores.
My lymph nodes got infected.
I have a lot of allergies.
Carol