The man seemed to need more blood pressure meds. Why did I withhold them?

Yes, yes, yes! My mother is almost 83, with Alzheimer's, fibromyalgia, widespread arthritis, high blood pressure, a degenerating and twisted spine, macular degeneration, hearing loss, and a couple of mashed disks, all of which causes her immense pain and requires many medications. All 5 of her children who live in the area help care for her in her home, and we are constantly keeping an eye out for more information on anything that can help her. This blog will be a godsend! Thank you so much!!!

Excellent points all around! The only thing I didn't see addressed was the possibility that his BP might have been elevated due to anxiety (from away from home & familiar surroundings). As a critical care RN, this is something I see frequently in the elderly who suffer from dementia. Thanks doc for giving clearly written rationale and advice that is right on the money!

Thank you Caring.com and Dr. Kernisan. I look forward to reading more that will help me, my mother and her doctor.