My mum is showing increased physical aggression and agitation in her care home, which is no doubt linked to her inability to communicate via speech, and also witness the terrible physical state of those around her who have advanced stage dementia.
She has slapped several other residents and has been refused placement at some other establishments due to her challenging behaviour. Tonight she has been hit herself by another resident and responded by striking back. I really feel there must be some type of medication she could take which would reduce her agitation/ frustration.She is stuck in a semi secure setting with other residents with severe needs and cannot wander anywhere so I’m thinking this is also something which adds to her sense of frustration. I am going to see if I can find a way to get her out for a walk to see if this will improve her mood but also feel she could do with a mood medication or otherwise. Does anyone know of similar situations which have been improved through medication? Obvs any change would need to be done through medical oversight but I would like to build my case for her to receive GP review with this in mind.
Many thanks
She has slapped several other residents and has been refused placement at some other establishments due to her challenging behaviour. Tonight she has been hit herself by another resident and responded by striking back. I really feel there must be some type of medication she could take which would reduce her agitation/ frustration.She is stuck in a semi secure setting with other residents with severe needs and cannot wander anywhere so I’m thinking this is also something which adds to her sense of frustration. I am going to see if I can find a way to get her out for a walk to see if this will improve her mood but also feel she could do with a mood medication or otherwise. Does anyone know of similar situations which have been improved through medication? Obvs any change would need to be done through medical oversight but I would like to build my case for her to receive GP review with this in mind.
Many thanks