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I think it was Moms pill-taking that was one of my first indicators that she needed more help. She lived on her own, but I would visit weekly and take inventory of her pills, reorder what she needed and stock her pill dispenser. I still remember standing in her kitchen in tears when I’d find her pill dispenser completely messed up....days completely skipped, others half taken. No explanation other than “I don’t know why”. I’d yell, cry, try to reason with her, but in the end I just had to hire a lady to come in the morning and make sure she did it. Because she really didn’t know why she couldn’t on her own. My advise is to put her pills in a dispenser that has little compartment for each day. Some have 2 or 3 compartments if meds have to be taken at various times, or you could have a separate morning and a night time dispenser. You take over filling them up, and place it with moms meals, and either watch her take them, or just monitor. It will be easy to see if she does take them.
Thank so kindly. I give mom her meds, but I was trusting she took them. After posting this, I’ve now started giving them to her and waiting til she takes them. Waiting watching was the key, for now.
After a certain point, giving your elderly loved one choices doesn't work. You'll have to take the lead, as I did; otherwise, your entire life will be chaos. I don't ask Mom if she wants to do this or that, or which dress to wear - I simply take out clean clothes and say, "Okay, let's change your dress," "Okay, it's time for lunch," "Here's your pain pill," etc.
I don't ask what she wants to eat - I cook for her and set it in front of her to eat. I schedule and administer all of her medications so that she gets the proper meds at the proper time, and I announce when it's nap time or bed time.
Granted, it's a lot of work, but it's easier on you in the end, and safer for Mom, too.
Moms pills were managed by someone else early in her Dementia. She could not remember if she took them or not. When you give them to her, you make sure she takes them. I also helped Mom with her dressing.
I never asked or said time to do this I just did it. Take ur pills Mom, lets get dressed/shower. If you ask, the answer is usually no. You cannot expect Mom to "know" anymore. They lose the ability to reason, comprehend and process. They become like children.
Your profile says that your mother has dementia. So, I'd read a lot about how the brain works when they have a condition that damages it, like Alzheimers. Eventually, you can't rely on their abilities or judgment to take meds, use good judgment, etc. Most require that you provide them with the med, as it is directed. So, I would question if it's safe for her to have access to her pills. There's a risk she could mistake the dosage. And, I would take out the idea that she's doing it for some reason other than she can't help it. People with dementia are often difficult, resistant to care and just aren't able to operate the way they used to do. It's not their fault.
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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.
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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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My advise is to put her pills in a dispenser that has little compartment for each day. Some have 2 or 3 compartments if meds have to be taken at various times, or you could have a separate morning and a night time dispenser. You take over filling them up, and place it with moms meals, and either watch her take them, or just monitor. It will be easy to see if she does take them.
I don't ask what she wants to eat - I cook for her and set it in front of her to eat. I schedule and administer all of her medications so that she gets the proper meds at the proper time, and I announce when it's nap time or bed time.
Granted, it's a lot of work, but it's easier on you in the end, and safer for Mom, too.
I never asked or said time to do this I just did it. Take ur pills Mom, lets get dressed/shower. If you ask, the answer is usually no. You cannot expect Mom to "know" anymore. They lose the ability to reason, comprehend and process. They become like children.