Posted by crazy teresa on August 15, 2006, at 12:56:33
My husband's aunt is elderly and no longer able to care for herself. Her mental facilities are sharp. She has always been VERY demanding, however she is seemingly engaging in a psychological warfare. Any suggestions about coping with her would be GREATLY appreciated. Our entire family is at wit's end...
What we found out she's doing at the assisted living facility:
Refusing all pysical therapy. Refusing all meds. Refusing to get out of bed to go to the bathroom, soiling the bed. Refusing to let anyone come near her to clean her once she's soiled, claiming they're making her lay in it. Screaming at the aides. Calling 911 when her call light is not answered as soon as she thinks it should be. Calling the dr's office repeatedly, demanding to speak with the dr, screaming at his nurses. Faking helplessness to get others to push her wheelchair. And yesterday she pushed a table into an aide's stomach.
We confronted her yesterday while we were there, but I don't think it did any good. She claims she's a model patient.
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