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This isn't likely to get easier, unfortunately, until she gets past this stage of the disease. You might try talking to a friend she trusts to see if that person can help. Otherwise, third party supervision (non-family, such as an in-home agency) may be necessary. Try talking with the doctor, and even your local social services and/or Alzheimer's Association for some guidance. Take care, Carol
My mother did the same thing. At first, she refused all. I said if she did not at least take the little pills, she would end up in the hospital again and she went for it. I have not gotten her back on all pills, but, I use a supplement to replace the daily supplement. I was using the diabetic boost for less sugar and more nutrients, though she isn't diabetic. I now switched to using spirutein, which you can get in health food stores in a can. The flavors and nutrients are better. You can also check with your pharmacist on which pills you can grind up and then put them in the milkshake. I do not ask if she wants this, I just hand her the milkshake and of course, make a big deal out of me giving her a yummy milkshake. Also, ask her doctor to help you change pills, if necessary, so you can do this. Benefiber is good for both not being able to go and going too much and can be added in to any liquid. I hope this helps and hang in there.
My mom just went through a few months where she was refusing her meds, It started out just every now and then but soon became outright refusal. I realized that perhaps I was making too big a deal out of it and that she was enjoying the 'scene' it was causing. lately I just place them with her meals and she has been taking them again.
My mom (90) has been refusing meds or trying to for quite some time. I have gone over her meds and made a list of most important and start with those. She prefers to put them in applesauce (not crushed up just pop the pills in the applesauce and then eat that) and we have discovered Mango Peach Applesauce and Strawberry Applesauce. I find that rotating flavors and reducing what meds I can has helped make it less of a problem of late. I also write down what she has taken so that when she says " I already took these" I can show her what she took.
It really is about control. She has lost control of so many things in the past year that saying NO is one thing she can do. I try to remind myself of this.
I have also worked with doctors to us Extended Relief versions if available for things she takes...means taking one a day instead of 2 or 3. Trade two pills for one...so ask about that.
We also try very hard to only have meds twice a day AM and PM (except pain meds - which are more flexible as needed) that means only two arguments about pills and gives me several hours to get those AM pills in. If doctors know this they can help when then prescribe new meds. I have a list of moms meds which I take to each dr visit. It designates AM or PM or AM/PM ( if she takes something twice) and also lists all those PRN meds that could be possible. Makes discussion at Dr easier and helps them understand the numbers of meds we really are dealing with.
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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.
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.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
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.
I agree that:
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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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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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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.
Take care,
Carol
It really is about control. She has lost control of so many things in the past year that saying NO is one thing she can do. I try to remind myself of this.
I have also worked with doctors to us Extended Relief versions if available for things she takes...means taking one a day instead of 2 or 3. Trade two pills for one...so ask about that.
We also try very hard to only have meds twice a day AM and PM (except pain meds - which are more flexible as needed) that means only two arguments about pills and gives me several hours to get those AM pills in. If doctors know this they can help when then prescribe new meds. I have a list of moms meds which I take to each dr visit. It designates AM or PM or AM/PM ( if she takes something twice) and also lists all those PRN meds that could be possible. Makes discussion at Dr easier and helps them understand the numbers of meds we really are dealing with.