My mum has Alzheimers and my Dad is her 24/7 carer - he is 79 and shattered !!
He eventually took the plunge and arranged a weeks respite - put my mum in a lovely Dementia Unit near home for a weeks rest. After just 4 days she is back home - full of bruises on her hands and arms where the staff have had to restrain her from lashing out at them - we do believe that as she is known to lash out at home and is on aspirin so bruises very easily. She has come home in a foul mood. She gets very angry - and the voice and looks at people are almost venomous ! other times she is all sweetness and light ! So back to square one and I am very worried about my Dad.
The Unit Manager has mentioned the Mental Health Team and anti-psychotic medication to calm her - not sedate her - but calm her...... has anyone any information or experience of this and involving the Mental Health Team ?
Thanks
CD
He eventually took the plunge and arranged a weeks respite - put my mum in a lovely Dementia Unit near home for a weeks rest. After just 4 days she is back home - full of bruises on her hands and arms where the staff have had to restrain her from lashing out at them - we do believe that as she is known to lash out at home and is on aspirin so bruises very easily. She has come home in a foul mood. She gets very angry - and the voice and looks at people are almost venomous ! other times she is all sweetness and light ! So back to square one and I am very worried about my Dad.
The Unit Manager has mentioned the Mental Health Team and anti-psychotic medication to calm her - not sedate her - but calm her...... has anyone any information or experience of this and involving the Mental Health Team ?
Thanks
CD