Grandfather with Dementia Refuses His Medications
Dear Carol: My mom’s having a terrible time with my grandpa who has Alzheimer’s disease. He’s supposed to take a pill to help his brain work better. Also, he needs medication for blood pressure and circulation. He refuses all of these yet has no problem taking his familiar vitamin. I told Mom I’d write to you and ask. Have you heard of this? What can we do? – CK
Dear CK: As with most things regarding dementia, it usually works best to try to figure out what’s behind the person’s behavior. One common issue is feeling a lack of control. When we…
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