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Chances are that your dad isn't capable of taking care of mom anymore. Caregiving a 94-year-old is difficult for anyone, and even more so for another nonagenarian.
I suggest you take a good look at everything that's going on with both of them. Also, talk with the doctor yourself, don't rely on parents' reports. If you're not MPOA, you won't be kept abreast of their conditions, but you can certainly send notes to their doctors to let them know what you are observing.
Also, dementia gets to a point where Aricept and similar drugs no longer have any benefit, if they ever did. Then it's downhill at breakneck speed. I'm very sorry.
After just trying a medication for my dad to see if it would help slow his dementia I would say do not do it! He has become much worse, horrible hallucinations, and even physically declined. All doctors agreed to stop immediately. Not that it would have mattered, we already did that on our own. As long as she is comfortable and no other serious health concerns I would not increase any meds. You never know the side effects. Even when increasing a medication already being taken.
There is no medication that cures dementia. What medication is this that the doctor is touting? Because they are often paid 6% of prescription costs for ordering specific drugs. The American public is seldom aware of this. They think that the being paid and given vacations and perks for ordering specific medications is over. It is not.
It is currently thought that the very NEW drugs MAY be effective in VERY EARLY dementias; studies will take a long time; it is also known they can cause brain hemorrhages and death. So you place your bets and you spin the wheel.
At this age, what is the real sense in trying to make someone live a long quantity when the quality of life is so abysmal? Just something to consider imho. As to pills? That at this age is just silly.
What medication are you wanting increased? Surely you're not talking about any of the dementia medications that don't work anyway I hope. Of course your moms dementia is getting worse as that is what dementia does, and no medication will help it, unless you're talking about perhaps medications for her anxiety or OCD behaviors, those will help to a certain degree. If you are not your moms POA, then your hands are pretty much tied.
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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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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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I suggest you take a good look at everything that's going on with both of them. Also, talk with the doctor yourself, don't rely on parents' reports. If you're not MPOA, you won't be kept abreast of their conditions, but you can certainly send notes to their doctors to let them know what you are observing.
Also, dementia gets to a point where Aricept and similar drugs no longer have any benefit, if they ever did. Then it's downhill at breakneck speed. I'm very sorry.
What medication is this that the doctor is touting? Because they are often paid 6% of prescription costs for ordering specific drugs. The American public is seldom aware of this. They think that the being paid and given vacations and perks for ordering specific medications is over. It is not.
It is currently thought that the very NEW drugs MAY be effective in VERY EARLY dementias; studies will take a long time; it is also known they can cause brain hemorrhages and death. So you place your bets and you spin the wheel.
At this age, what is the real sense in trying to make someone live a long quantity when the quality of life is so abysmal? Just something to consider imho.
As to pills? That at this age is just silly.
Of course your moms dementia is getting worse as that is what dementia does, and no medication will help it, unless you're talking about perhaps medications for her anxiety or OCD behaviors, those will help to a certain degree.
If you are not your moms POA, then your hands are pretty much tied.