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There are a variety of medications and methods of taking or administering them. For a lot of medications patches are the least effective as the skin is supposed to be a barrier and is meant to protect and not permit anything to enter our bodies. Mucous membranes are the best this includes oral, as well as vaginally and rectally. Talk to the doctor and explain that oral medications are a problem. Or if the person is on Hospice talk to the Hospice nurse and explain the situation. One of the best pain medications is Morphine. Easy to administer and a pretty inexpensive medication. It will NOT kill a person, it is not used to hasten a persons death. It will, among other things, relieve pain, relax muscles, allow a person to breathe easier.
My mother has advanced to where she refuses meds (except her insulin) and can even taste them when crushed. She is in severe pain most days in her hips, legs and lower back. Ive bought numerous litions and creams and have finally settled on a crean and a roll on called Real Time pain relief. RTPR.com. I wish you best in your search.
There are a lot of interpretations of "Advanced Dementia" - stage 7 is what my hospice uses, which means not being able to speak, walk, transfer, incontinent, etc., and basically being bedridden without help. Others may call being seriously confused and sundowning advanced, or it may seem that way compared to normal. I know when we scooped up mthr, she was late 5th stage, and it seemed awfully advanced at the time. Now that she can't walk or talk, those days seem like she was almost fine!
To get her to take meds, you don't *ask* if she'd like to take her pills. You present them in a little sauce cup, the kind that take out dressing or croutons come in. You *tell* her, "Mrs. Last name (like she's not your mom), it's time for your medication. The doctor wants these taken exactly 12 hours apart to maximize effectiveness, so let's drink up." Often our elders will obey strangers much better than their children, so you act like you are not related. You can even put on/take off your glasses to look different.
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.
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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.
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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").
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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.
Talk to the doctor and explain that oral medications are a problem. Or if the person is on Hospice talk to the Hospice nurse and explain the situation.
One of the best pain medications is Morphine. Easy to administer and a pretty inexpensive medication. It will NOT kill a person, it is not used to hasten a persons death. It will, among other things, relieve pain, relax muscles, allow a person to breathe easier.
DH still looks forward to taking his pills with Ice Cream! But not all pills can be crushed. The pharmacy can advise you on that.
I gave my dad morphine in a tiny pill in a spoon of water and he had no trouble taking it.
To get her to take meds, you don't *ask* if she'd like to take her pills. You present them in a little sauce cup, the kind that take out dressing or croutons come in. You *tell* her, "Mrs. Last name (like she's not your mom), it's time for your medication. The doctor wants these taken exactly 12 hours apart to maximize effectiveness, so let's drink up." Often our elders will obey strangers much better than their children, so you act like you are not related. You can even put on/take off your glasses to look different.