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Are you a staff member or related to this person? If a staff member then ask why this person is not medicated. If family member, I would ask the same thing. I had Medical POA for my Mom and I would have requested the med. It comes down to quality of life. Yes, the meds may make the person too the other way. But agitation is not good for them or the people who care for her.
Restraints are not allowed any more, but if you work in a facility they will, as special ed teachers do, get classes (or SHOULD get) in how to gently "handle" things. This is most often in moving out of reach temporarily.
The sad truth is that for some in latter stages medication is required for some control. Said meds have side effects and you often cannot find the fine line where someone is calm and measured BUT still able to function. This is why we hear people on Forum wailing that "They have made grannie into a ZOMBIE; she cannot even wake up to eat".
It is a horrible problem. If you ever find a good solution come here and tell us; publish it. Because quite honestly it will be a miracle.
For now it is for the staff to do the best they can, and go as a whole body of people to tell admins the problems, the fears, the injuries to staff, so that administration can address the need with family for medical intervention.
I am so sorry. We here know how tough your jobs are, how thankless, how often not well-paid enough.
Unfortunately, a nursing home can not restrain a patient. Even if it is for their own safety or the safety of staff and others.
She will need to be medicated. The nursing home should have a doctor or nurse who will be asked to prescribe.
I have a lot of trouble with this as well. Caring for my husband at home, and he aggressively fights any attempt to change his diaper, trim his hair and nails, wash his face or body. I don't know why. He just doesn't like it. And has been kicked out of two nursing homes. No medication will stop him from this behavior. It's just really challenging.
Although facilities may be able to legally use restraints (this may be state-dependent) they are extremely reluctant to do so because of liability issues and the appearance of abuse.
I agree with Daughterof1930 that you need to start with proper medications, but maybe test her for a UTI first.
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.
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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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The sad truth is that for some in latter stages medication is required for some control. Said meds have side effects and you often cannot find the fine line where someone is calm and measured BUT still able to function. This is why we hear people on Forum wailing that "They have made grannie into a ZOMBIE; she cannot even wake up to eat".
It is a horrible problem. If you ever find a good solution come here and tell us; publish it. Because quite honestly it will be a miracle.
For now it is for the staff to do the best they can, and go as a whole body of people to tell admins the problems, the fears, the injuries to staff, so that administration can address the need with family for medical intervention.
I am so sorry. We here know how tough your jobs are, how thankless, how often not well-paid enough.
She will need to be medicated. The nursing home should have a doctor or nurse who will be asked to prescribe.
I have a lot of trouble with this as well. Caring for my husband at home, and he aggressively fights any attempt to change his diaper, trim his hair and nails, wash his face or body. I don't know why. He just doesn't like it. And has been kicked out of two nursing homes. No medication will stop him from this behavior. It's just really challenging.
I agree with Daughterof1930 that you need to start with proper medications, but maybe test her for a UTI first.