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There are a few things that you can do, but before you do anything on your own, you should check with your mom's doctor to ensure that there isn't a problem doing any of these things.
1) You can administer the prescriptions right before bedtime or common times when your mom might take a nap (if taking the scripts 2x daily). This way, the drowsiness doesn't interfere with normal activities.
2) You can give your mom vitamin B12 which boost energy levels. Check with the doctor first since many vitamins work differently with prescription drugs and patients. (Vitamin B12 especially could interfere with any heart related prescription/illness.
3) Have your mom eat several small meals or snacks throughout the day rather than 3 regular meals. This keeps a person's metabolism going and the body processes the food all day long rather than just having a heavy meal. A snack can be a piece of fruit or toast and juice. Usually, something a little sweet will also keep the energy level going.
4) Finally, keep your mom active. Resting, or watching television all day will not keep the mind active. Have your mom read a book, do crossword puzzles, word searches, etc... Exercising the mind keeps the mind focused and healthy as well as keeping you active (and therefore, less sleepy).
Note: Other vitamins that are being reported as getting good responses from Alzheimer's/Dementia patients are: Folic Acid, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B3 as well as the B12 mentioned earlier. But always check with your/the patient's physician before administering vitamins with prescription medication.
Mom was released from hospital last week with three new powerful Rx's to stop unexplained nausea/gas and resulting disturbing behavior when she didn't understand her distress. So, four Rxs to combat the dangerous part of her disorder...that she'd sort of faint and hybernate (I could handle her gas discomfort as soon as I was aware of it)...and the three new meds all caused dizziness, drowsiness, and headache. Good grief, who is running the show over there? A phone conference with doctor got one pulled back to as needed, whenever the attacks are bad (good, cause that was also causing leg cramps probably), one med cut in quarter pill, and the other to try. Still, she sinks into a doze zone about twice a day. On other times, I discussed with her regular doc to try a few weeks with/without certain Rx, and these tests were very valuable and we changed meds around for the better, totally eliminating two of them.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
1) You can administer the prescriptions right before bedtime or common times when your mom might take a nap (if taking the scripts 2x daily). This way, the drowsiness doesn't interfere with normal activities.
2) You can give your mom vitamin B12 which boost energy levels. Check with the doctor first since many vitamins work differently with prescription drugs and patients. (Vitamin B12 especially could interfere with any heart related prescription/illness.
3) Have your mom eat several small meals or snacks throughout the day rather than 3 regular meals. This keeps a person's metabolism going and the body processes the food all day long rather than just having a heavy meal. A snack can be a piece of fruit or toast and juice. Usually, something a little sweet will also keep the energy level going.
4) Finally, keep your mom active. Resting, or watching television all day will not keep the mind active. Have your mom read a book, do crossword puzzles, word searches, etc... Exercising the mind keeps the mind focused and healthy as well as keeping you active (and therefore, less sleepy).
Note: Other vitamins that are being reported as getting good responses from Alzheimer's/Dementia patients are: Folic Acid, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B3 as well as the B12 mentioned earlier. But always check with your/the patient's physician before administering vitamins with prescription medication.
and Good Luck with your Mom!