How can I get my mom to take her medication without fighting with her about it?

My mom, had a stroke, can't walk, has dementia fights me every night when I give her her meds. She is bedridden, weighs 120ish, I weigh 105. I am getting so tired of holding her arms down by using a blanket over them as the nurse suggested, but just wondering is there any other way. If I don't, she'll hit me, hit the meds out of my hands, or scream "help me", turn her head or close her mouth. It's only when she is yelling that I can get the meds in her mouth and often she'll spit them out. I don't want to bruise her which I have done in the past but I don't know what else to do. She has swallowing issues due to the stroke and only drinks Ensure. Morning meds are usually easier as she's coming off Seroquel at night. But the p.m. meds are usually a battle. I don't like upsetting her and me! Any other suggestions?? All her meds are crushed and mixed with chocolate pudding.