My sis is 88 and is in stage 7/a on the FAST rating scale. Many meds have been tried unsuccessfully to help her sleep. She will chant/scream for hours at night and there seems to be nothing family can do. Tried keeping her up as much as possible in the day, various activities non of which work. music etc. Any suggestions?
What worked for my dad was a combination of an antipsychotic and Trazodone. Dosages were changed as needed when his behaviors got worse.
I agree with the suggestion of hospice also. They will give you emergency meds that can be added on top of regular prescriptions including anti anxiety meds and morphine and I know they can work wonders.
Good luck! It sounds intolerable to me.
I'm sorry you're going through this, it's not easy for you either. Best of luck.