From the beginning this has been my question(how much was her fault) yes ridiculous not to think that way. But this is also the turn of events and how fast. Do we have the right to medicate to zombie like states to help the Homes maintain easier. Was it her fault that on a dementia ward the windows flew all the way open on a 2nd floor. It is about the amount and mixings of her meds, its about her right to life and dignity. Sorry I’m in social work so I tend to take a more empathetic approach. Many stroke victims display the same symptoms of brain damage. Do we medicate the same. She lost everything when my nana died-the family swooped in & took everything (house included)she had a severe breakdown and broken neck and predjudism makes people see an addict only. I appreciate and respect your advice but obviously only so much detail is available here.
Most adults are aware of nursing home life or as the Canadians call it long term care homes. There is no other way to keep so many helpless humans in one small area unless they are sedated. If you don’t want sedation then use a private nursing care houses in the countryside and give some retired nurse an income.
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How much was her fault? Maybe none of it, but it happened and that is life.
You say you want your mother back, yet you say there is brain damage. You will never get your mother back.
Do we medicate stroke patients the same as brain damage–yes, if the need arises. Tylenol helps toe pain as well as headache pain.
If the fall caused broken bones or brain damage, you could sue.
You say people see addict only–that seems to be the bottom line. Right.
Do we medicate at the point of zombie–yes, if the need arises. And nursing homes, unless you hire a person to sit with her and watch her constantly, it is necessary for her own protection as well as the other patients and the staff.
If you are not satisfied with the place of residence, you might consider putting her in a psych. unit of a hospital and getting other evaluations. This might not be covered with insurance–it might be at the patients expense.
I apologize and mean no disrespect–just answering from an outside point of view with the facts that are available. One sentence worth repeating: If there is brain damage, you will never get your mother back. Good luck
your not sorry; you evil mean person…so whats even going on anyway?