Where can I seek for help and resources for my mom suffering from dementia? I have taken her to clinics and hospital. They run tests and say she has nothing even when she’s breathing heavily, paces nonstop at night, she’s sleep deprived, her mouth is constantly dry and hands shake. My biggest concern is she gets aggressive and is beginning to throw things and wants to sneak out the front door at midnight
Here are some practical ideas - many others have reported this problem on the forum & will have more ideas.
Does she verbalise why she has to leave? Is she trying to 'get home'? (Not recognising she is home). Is it fear? Hallucinations? The changing light, shadows & darkness can make things appear different & scary. Start with reasuring her that she is safe.
Increase safety as best you can. Some people have put a small slide latch up high on inside of front/back doors. Also a small bell on door handle as an alert she's on the move.
It is common for people to look for the bathroom - as it looks different in the dark. Sensor motion lights that come on if entering the hallway or bathroom may help her find it & may also help prevent a fall.
Trust your gut instinct - if you think something is wrong, it probably is.
There is nothing "medically" wrong that a blood test is going to show. There is plenty that is behaviorally wrong and there are meds that can reduce her agitation and anxiety.