1/22/20 Olive AMPS 288; +5=187; PMPS 276; +5.5=274

Paula, sorry to hear about your Father, I hope he didn't hurt himself too badly when he fell. :( Sending healing vines. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
Let's see you back in the lagoon Ollie, good luck with the dosecrease!
 
Didn't have time this morning to post. Off to see dad and find out what the hold up is getting hospice back.

Tux and Ollie had a big brew ha ha this morning. Tux only wants to play, Ollie just defending herself against prediator. She doesnt know how to play with other cats.
 
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Was gone all day. Dad was not hurt in any of his falls. Definitely confused, disoriented. He tried to leave after midnight last night. He now has a wander alarm on. If he goes out the building alarms will go off.

It seems to be sundowners syndrome as it's called. Happens only at night. I was there when hospice showed up. I told them in no uncertain terms they need to get some medication on order or I will come in and medicate him myself regardless of the facility rules until something is done.

So I tried to get the script from ER filled today. Went to 3 pharmacies, not one carries haldol anymore. Hospice doesn't like ativan or xanax (facility will allow these 2) because it can make people to drowsy and he is now risk of falls. They want haldol, but hospice finally ordered Xanax to start with. I just told them I will not allow what happened Saturday to happen again.
 
Good for you , Paula , for standing up for your dad :bighug: I know how hard this season can be as I just went thru this with my mom. Being their advocate and having to push for correct care is draining . Sending hugs and prayers to you :bighug:
 
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Was gone all day. Dad was not hurt in any of his falls. Definitely confused, disoriented. He tried to leave after midnight last night. He now has a wander alarm on. If he goes out the building alarms will go off.

It seems to be sundowners syndrome as it's called. Happens only at night. I was there when hospice showed up. I told them in no uncertain terms they need to get some medication on order or I will come in and medicate him myself regardless of the facility rules until something is done.

So I tried to get the script from ER filled today. Went to 3 pharmacies, not one carries haldol anymore. Hospice doesn't like ativan or xanax (facility will allow these 2) because it can make people to drowsy and he is now risk of falls. They want haldol, but hospice finally ordered Xanax to start with. I just told them I will not allow what happened Saturday to happen again.
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I completely emphasize with what you are going through. Lots of prayers to you and dad!
 
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