I’m not all that experienced but I did care for an elderly woman with dementia for a couple of weeks to help a friend. It was quite an experience as her illness took her from screaming to physically wanting to lash out and hurt someone. Watching this from your mother has to be painful and I hope that you, as the caregiver, are getting the support and care you need. ((hugs))

She's losing the ability to communicate now. It's clear how frustrated and afraid she is. Such a difficult thing to watch. I don't wish it on anyone.

problems with dementia after the onset of seizures. He gets episodes of sundowning where he is fearful and not oriented to time or place. His neurologist put him on a SSRI antidepressant along with some Ativan to take only when having a bad episode accompanied with anxiety. The medication has really made a difference after taking it for several weeks now. Possibly her doctor can try some medications to make her more comfortable and relaxed?

Sending healing energy and prayers your way. Take care of YOU, I know how difficult it is to be a caretaker.

So happy to hear that medication is helping your husband. Take care of yourself as you care for him.

The antidepressant medication my mom is on has helped with her agitation, and she does get Ativan prn. At this point, she also needs low dose antipsychotics, unfortunately. They do help some.