Could meds be causing her aggression?
Finding the right combination of Alzheimer meds can be tricky as individual patients may react differently particularly when an additional med is being used. One of the side effects of Alzheimer meds is often an improvement in awareness which leads to increased anger and frustration and aggression as the patient wrestles with the realization of his/her debility. I would trust my gut feeling that the combination of meds may be the cause of your Mom's increased outbursts. Do try it again later; The person with AD frequently reacts more positively on the second or third reintroduction of Alzheimer meds and the results are well worth the wait. Sometimes a fiblet works far better than trying to reason with the AD person who is basically losing the ability to reason. For example, try telling Mom 'the car is in the garage for a tune up' rather than explaining your fear of her driving. It is better to have the automobile 'broken' rather than have your loved one feel she is broken! How lucky she is to have your obvious concern for her well being. Remember to take care of YOU. I would trust my gut feeling that the combination of meds may be the cause of your Mom's increased outbursts. Do try it again later; The person with AD frequently reacts more positively on the second or third reintroduction of Alzheimer meds and the results are well worth the wait. Sometimes a fiblet works far better than trying to reason with the AD person who is basically losing the ability to reason. For example, try telling Mom 'the car is in the garage for a tune up' rather than explaining your fear of her driving. It is better to have the automobile 'broken' rather than have your loved one feel she is broken! How lucky she is to have your obvious concern for her well being. Remember to take care of YOU.
