Posted by zonked on April 20, 2014, at 10:11:40
In reply to Re: For my mom: Haldol for out of control delirium?, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 20, 2014, at 10:09:03
> Oh I see she has cancer, how old is she? Most of what I said still applies but the risks of antipsychotics are lower in younger people than in elderly people with Alzheimer's disease.
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>57 as of January. Still physically frail from the chemo, and her body heals slowly. We're in the process of convincing her to get a fall detection device, and now I really want one with GPS as you can imagine. A fall without being able to get up is a real possibility. And I can't be here 24/7/365.... she doesn't have 100% coverage right now. Family is talking.
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