Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 In a message dated 2/8/02 9:09:04 AM Central Standard Time, sanclown@... writes: > Please let me know how else to help with this early morning rage and > agitation. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Sandie, I haven't had to deal with this yet. But I do remember someone writing about having success by covering the mirrors, glass covered pics, and the windows. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 In a message dated 2002-02-08 12:07:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, LewyLady@... writes: > But I do remember someone > writing about having success by covering the mirrors, glass covered pics, We started by covering large parts of our mirrored bathroom, then did a hallway arch. It did seem to lessen the confusion. But I can see where sometime in the near future, we will have to think about covering the 6 sliding closet door...lotsa fun. Found a slightly sticky drawer liner has worked well, don't know what the underneath looks like now...don't really care. Ev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 To anyone in the Group- I have noticed my dads agitation, rage, and frustration is now so strong in the mornings and it takes him quite some time to calm down. Of course most of the anger revolves around mirrors, windows, and glass covered pictures. I realize it is probably due to the hallucinations. He was experiencing this while on his full prescribed dosage of Ativan, and now that he is being taken off of that, maybe they are getting worse. Finally had a call back from the neurologists office recommending Exelon (sp), plus I have found a way to calm him by whispering to him that I am here with him, it is o.k. now. Please let me know how else to help with this early morning rage and agitation. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thank you - SANDIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 Exelon is for cognition. It may help some. Is he on an antipsychotic like zyprexa (olanzepine) , seroquel or risperdal? I found only the risperdal worked for my mom a bit and that took 3 months. After 9 months or so they added epival. She's still out there but had not been quite so agitated until the last dose of antibiotics for her pneumonia. H _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 It might be helpful to play calming music and give him a brief neck/facial massage and a cup of tea???? before dealing with the mirrors, etc. Arlene ----Original Message Follows---- Reply-To: LBDcaregivers To: LBDcaregivers Subject: Question on Agitation Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2002 15:06:46 -0000 To anyone in the Group- I have noticed my dads agitation, rage, and frustration is now so strong in the mornings and it takes him quite some time to calm down. Of course most of the anger revolves around mirrors, windows, and glass covered pictures. I realize it is probably due to the hallucinations. He was experiencing this while on his full prescribed dosage of Ativan, and now that he is being taken off of that, maybe they are getting worse. Finally had a call back from the neurologists office recommending Exelon (sp), plus I have found a way to calm him by whispering to him that I am here with him, it is o.k. now. Please let me know how else to help with this early morning rage and agitation. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thank you - SANDIE Arlene in Boynton Beach, FL _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Ev I have to admit, since the nh took all the glass out of the pictures and the mirror off dads wall, wow, he was so very calm, quiet, and almost more alert. It is such a wonderful feeling having a positive response. Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 Just wondering how your mom is doing? Any more news on the pneumonia? I had saved one of your replies, and was thinking of you and your mom. Please let me know how she is doing. Thank you!! Sandie Des Moines, IA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2002 Report Share Posted February 14, 2002 Hi Sandie, thanks for asking. I saw my mom a few days ago and she seemed better although she said she felkt awful. When I talked to the dr. he said that her x-rays were dreadful and after 3 possibly 4 courses of antibiotics, we have agreed to designate her palliative care. She's nearly 86 and I think her body has decided that it's time to go so we're keeping her as comfortable as possible. I've been playing phone tag with the social worker at the new nursing home who sounds great. I hope we can get a placement in their palliative care floor. I'm not sure though - these things are always up in the air. My son and I will go to see her today with chocolates, in case she can eat (she hasn't wanted to for some time) and a little stuffed bear to replace the one that was stolen and never found. I'm taking twine to tie it to her bed. Happy V day all and thanks again for thinking of me. It's a hard day for me - the whole only child/ widow situation - don't really know why. Things could always be way worse. Hez _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2002 Report Share Posted February 14, 2002 Debbie Wow, this news hit hard. Sure will keep your dad and all of your family in my prayers. He is such a wonderful and caring man.....it was an honor and priveledge to meet him. Would love to come see him and you again. Take care of yourself! Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2002 Report Share Posted February 14, 2002 I appreciate your openness and honesty. I wish you well and truly hope your visit with your mom is a good one. She is lucky to have you to care for her! Please never minimize your feelings and situations as they are all real to you. Please keep posting in here and know there are many people out there, including myself, who are constantly wishing you well and saying prayers for you. Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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