R
Rosiepie Asked August 2019
Can the nursing home force mom to take meds?
Follow
Share
My mom never had to take meds but has developed some dementia symptoms. She was placed in a nursing home and she is very unhappy. Can’t sleep. Acts out. Cries. Etc. They are giving her meds “to take the edge off” that she refuses. Says they give her crazy dreams. Can they force her to take them?
This question has been closed for answers. Ask a New Question.
3 Answers
worriedinCali Aug 2019
Hi Rosie, have you read the answers you have already received here https://www.agingcare.com/questions/im-concerned-about-drugs-my-mom-is-receiving-in-a-nursing-home-451468.htm ?
Helpful Answer (1)
Report
X
R
Rosiepie Aug 2019
Thank you! I lost the thread somewhere so I couldn’t reread the responses. I just reread it. I’ve been asking and asking my sister what they give my mom but either she doesn’t know or she doesn’t want me meddling. She’s so mad at me that she says come to the care meeting and ask yourself knowing I’m not in town. And of course the nurses won’t tell me as I’m not the poa. But something they’ve given my mom makes her feel strange and have bad dreams. Or is it her decline? I just don’t know. She’s fine when I visit but everyone tells me it’s an act for me. I find that hard to believe.
(0)
Report
Geaton777 Aug 2019
I thought your question sounded familiar...
Helpful Answer (0)
Report
X
R
Rosiepie Aug 2019
Sorry. Lost the last thread of responses
(0)
Report
Ahmijoy Aug 2019
Rosie, if you are not satisfied with the answers you got here, find out when the facility’s doctor is there and be there also. Ask him/her what meds your mother is on, why, and what the side effects are. How is she being “forced”?
Helpful Answer (0)
Report
X
AlvaDeer Aug 2019
I think that on the other thread Rosie had mentioned that she doesn't have the POA for health, but that her sister has it. So I am not certain as to whether they would give her that information? It had sounded on that thread that the Sisters were not on the same page regarding their Mom's care, unless I read it wrong.
(1)
Report
See 3 more replies
This question has been closed for answers. Ask a New Question.
Popular Questions
- My husband has Alzheimer's. When he asks about his mother and I tell him she has died he starts crying. Should I lie to him?
- My mom has Alzheimer's and she is in a nursing home. I get physically ill at the thought of going to see her and I have to force myself to go. Does anyone else have this problem?
- Do you feel that putting someone in a nursing home is just giving them a place to die in?
Related Questions
- How to deal with false accusations made by 98 year old Dementia & Alzheimer’s patient (my Grandmother whom I love VERY much)?
- Help, what do I do? My mom's Shadowing is getting worse by the day. I am the only one living with her. I am her son.
- How to help Mom?
- I'm concerned about drugs my mom is receiving in a nursing home.
Ask a Question