Why Hospitals and Alzheimer's Are a Tough Mix

kam0614

over 2 years ago

I've had both my parents in the hospital this past year. Dad has Alzheimer's and Mom with dementia. I have learned that the doctors, usually internists, are concerned about the main complaint and don't continue the dementia meds. Dad sundowned and Mom had hallucinations. Now I stay the whole ER visit and talk to the floor nurse insisting on the demntia meds be given, even if she has to call the doctor again. Unfortuneitly I learned the hard way. Maybe this will help someone else.

Thanks, now I understand my mom strange behaviour. This is very informative article. My mom is now hard to sleep, any one can explain this phenomenon?

IrishMiddleC­hild

over 2 years ago

My Dad was in the hospital last year right when he was beginning to show signs of dementia. I wondered why he kept insisting he was in a hotel and why he accidentally pulled out his catheter. Now I know. Thanks.