She has no paralysis. She is getting increasingly more violent, trying to bite my Dad, me, nurses. Twists Dad's fingers until they bruise, slapping me. Very agitated - balling up sheets, ripping off her clothes. She is on hospice and they have started Ativan .5 mg twice a day, but SNF is reluctant to give it. This is so hard on my Dad (95 y.o.), he is still very alert, active, drives, etc. I would like to know if this is common with stroke patients and any suggestions? Thanks!
She does not appear to be in pain and has said no when ask in the past. Yes, it was 2 large (bilateral) strokes, that have severely affected her verbal abilities and cognition. We understand her confusion & problems communicating but are having a tough time experiencing these violent out bursts. They are now giving her the Ativan twice a day but we have not seen any improvement in the lat 2 days. Time to go back to hospice and ask them to re-evaluate her dosage.