Hi, I'm new to this forum but would be grateful for any suggestions on how to cope with the following problem.
My grandmother has dementia. She lives with my Uncle, who is her primary carer, and she has deteriorated quite rapidly within the past couple of months.
The main problem, is that she has started to constantly ask to be 'taken home'. This goes on for some time, and the longer it does, the more distressed and upset she becomes - often leading to a panic attack, which then results in heavy, rapid breathing which is very worrying.
She is on medication from her doctor, however, the pills that she has been prescribed basically 'knock her out'. If these are given during the day, this only increases the problem of restless nights.
Has anyone else had to cope with the problem of the patient 'wanting to go home'?
Any suggestions on how best to cope with this would be an immense help.
Thanks
My grandmother has dementia. She lives with my Uncle, who is her primary carer, and she has deteriorated quite rapidly within the past couple of months.
The main problem, is that she has started to constantly ask to be 'taken home'. This goes on for some time, and the longer it does, the more distressed and upset she becomes - often leading to a panic attack, which then results in heavy, rapid breathing which is very worrying.
She is on medication from her doctor, however, the pills that she has been prescribed basically 'knock her out'. If these are given during the day, this only increases the problem of restless nights.
Has anyone else had to cope with the problem of the patient 'wanting to go home'?
Any suggestions on how best to cope with this would be an immense help.
Thanks
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