Mom has Alzheimer's and is 78 years old dads trying to take care of her but he thinks it's the meds the dr has mom on that's causing her to moan and cry uncuntrolably, the dr has mom on haldol.
The point of any drugs is to improve things. If this isn't an improvement, take Ms Madge's advice and contact your mother's doctor to report back. Don't stop the prescription without advice, but do get the advice as soon as you can.
Meanwhile, would your father care to try giving your mother a hand massage? It might be soothing for her, and it would give him something to do besides tear his hair out.
The point of any drugs is to improve things. If this isn't an improvement, take Ms Madge's advice and contact your mother's doctor to report back. Don't stop the prescription without advice, but do get the advice as soon as you can.
Meanwhile, would your father care to try giving your mother a hand massage? It might be soothing for her, and it would give him something to do besides tear his hair out.
How is he coping more generally? And how are you?
Let the doctor know her reaction, and see if there's another drug - is she agitated ?