Super charged backlash
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What psychotropic medications is he taking (if any)?
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I know we want to keep them upright and mobile as long as possible, but at some point, I decided it is OK for the meal tray to go to him, vs. him eating at the table, etc.
We have a very unorthodox lifestyle here, but with dementia "normal" went out the window a long time ago so...
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No drugs.
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Thank you for saying it is OK for “normal “ to be whatever works! In another post, it would be interesting to hear some of your other work-arounds, it is helpful to hear suggestions!
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Perhaps an antipsychotic medication on an as needed basis would be helpful. Has he been evaluated for hospice care?
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Cheryl, welcome to the forum, but wish you didn't need it. I wish I had an answer for your question, but I don't. I just wanted to welcome you. It sounds as if you have been doing this for quite a while, and you should have valuable input for others here.
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A warm welcome from me too.
What does your husband's neurologist have to offer as help?
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Hi and welcome. You may want to speak to his doctor (neurologist or geriatric psychiatrist preferably) about possible meds to help. If he's experiencing anxiety and agitation during that "supercharged" state, it is probably quite upsetting to him. Medications may be able to help even things out for him.
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I second this! Ideas that have worked for us have come from co-travelers on this journey, and my teenaged grandkid! "Just give him the food he wants to eat."
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