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We moved my 83 year old dad to a Memory Care facility 5 days ago. He’s refusing to take his meds and has become aggressive. This morning, the facility called the squad and had him taken to the local hospital. What are your experiences with this?
Why did they take him to the hospital? Was he being super aggressive?
I would think that anyone going into MC (or actually ANY facility that they are not happy about!) should have a psych consult prior to admission. I had to tell mother last week that if she continues to be immobile and push to be in a wheelchair, rather than make the effort to WALK (which she can do)...we will have to put her in a NH. She did not take the news well, and did get angry...so when that happens, we will be getting her a psych eval.
A mild sedative may be all he needs, to be taken as needed. Or an antidepressant.
I often wonder how different my mom's life would have been had she treated her crippling depression with the right meds, instead of self medicating with pain pills and barbiturates.
My LO benefitted enormously from being assessed by a geriatric psychiatric specialist who was on the staff at the MC residence.
LO had already been taking an antidepressant, and after doing some standard cognitive and life skills testing, the psychiatrist recommended some changes in her Ed’s that proved very successful in calming LO and lightening her mood. Previous to this intervention, LO was a hostile escape risk.
She’s still seen every 6 months or so. Her Medici on was a major asset to her adjustment.
This process is VERY PAINFUL for both Dad AND FAMILY. Ask the social service person at the residence if there are any other SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS from the staff to help Dad settle in.
If you can request the evaluation while Dad is hospitalized, so much the better.
Placing someone in MC can be a stressful experience for both the LO and the caregiver. The LO might feel a sense of abandonment, confusion as to why they're there, or even where they are. The caregiver may feel guilt in no longer being able to care for their LO, or fear of the unknown- will they get the proper care, how long will they live there, or even how long can we afford this?
Why was the squad called? Was it because of his combativeness or another medical issue? Your dad's behavior is not unusual. After about a week in MC, my wife lost it. She smashed family pictures, tore the thermostat off the wall and damaged the venetian blinds. With the family's OK, she was placed in a psychiatric wing of a hospital to address her aggressiveness. In 12 days she was released and finished out her stay in MC as a pleasant person. That's my story.
Normally I don't subscribe to antipsychotic meds for behavior modification, but it her case it was the answer.
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.
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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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I would think that anyone going into MC (or actually ANY facility that they are not happy about!) should have a psych consult prior to admission. I had to tell mother last week that if she continues to be immobile and push to be in a wheelchair, rather than make the effort to WALK (which she can do)...we will have to put her in a NH. She did not take the news well, and did get angry...so when that happens, we will be getting her a psych eval.
A mild sedative may be all he needs, to be taken as needed. Or an antidepressant.
I often wonder how different my mom's life would have been had she treated her crippling depression with the right meds, instead of self medicating with pain pills and barbiturates.
My LO benefitted enormously from being assessed by a geriatric psychiatric specialist who was on the staff at the MC residence.
LO had already been taking an antidepressant, and after doing some standard cognitive and life skills testing, the psychiatrist recommended some changes in her Ed’s that proved very successful in calming LO and lightening her mood. Previous to this intervention, LO was a hostile escape risk.
She’s still seen every 6 months or so. Her Medici on was a major asset to her adjustment.
This process is VERY PAINFUL for both Dad AND FAMILY. Ask the social service person at the residence if there are any other SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS from the staff to help Dad settle in.
If you can request the evaluation while Dad is hospitalized, so much the better.
Hoping that you find and install assistance soon.
Why was the squad called? Was it because of his combativeness or another medical issue? Your dad's behavior is not unusual. After about a week in MC, my wife lost it. She smashed family pictures, tore the thermostat off the wall and damaged the venetian blinds. With the family's OK, she was placed in a psychiatric wing of a hospital to address her aggressiveness. In 12 days she was released and finished out her stay in MC as a pleasant person. That's my story.
Normally I don't subscribe to antipsychotic meds for behavior modification, but it her case it was the answer.