Our family has been told our Mother who has been in the...

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Mikol Davis, PhD has worked in community hospitals with geriatric patients suffering from dementia, depression, and other psychiatric problems. He has a doctorate in...
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Dear Family member who is caring for a parent with multiple behavior problems. Let me first address your question about using Hospice. Before you look into this option you See also:
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need to have a serious talk with your mothers doctor about her condition. Generally Hospice is called in when the physician assesses that the person is terminal with months left to live. Therefore you may not be at this crossroads as of yet. Secondly, the use of Zyprexa is most appropriate to help your mom better cope with her psychotic behaviors. Consider getting a new book on
"How to Stand Up for Your Elder in the Health Care System," by Carolyn Rosenblatt, R.N., Attorney. She is my wife and partner at AgingParents.com and has written this book to help us all become better consumers for our elders.

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