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I don't have any suggestions as to how to get her to take them other than having a doctor explain the justification to her. People often listen to doctors before listening to their family.
In the meantime, make sure her diet isn't a salty one and gradually cut foods that are from her diet. This is a general overview of naturally lowering BP naturally:
Note that fruits, veggies, whole grains, poultry, and nuts, among others, can lower BP, and these are easy to add to a diet regimen, especially since fruits and veggies are so plentiful in this season.
Perhaps you could even take her to a local farmer's market so she can select her own fruit; it would be a nice chance to get out. There's nothing like the fragrance of fresh fruits in the cool morning air in a farmer's market.
Your Mom has dementia? Any idea why she is refusing the meds? For example, is she paranoid and afraid someone is trying to poison her...is it difficult for her to swallow the pills... does she just forget to take them?
Sometimes understanding her "reasoning" can help you come up with a solution.
My mother did not take hers regularly ... a prescription would last 3 to 4 times as long as it should. Why, Mom? "Well no one takes pills when they are fine! If my ankles start to swell I'll take a pill. I don't see any reason to take a pill when nothing is wrong."
Sigh.
Each of us daughters could explain, the doctor could explain, and even if she seemed to understand the explanation while we were talking, she reverted back to the "don't fix it if it ain't broke" refusal.
Ultimately what worked is having someone responsible for giving her her pills. She does not now argue with nurse who comes around in the NH and says, "I have one pill for you now. This is to keep your ankles from swelling." It is just part of the routine of her day and she goes with the flow.
I hope you can figure out something that will help you. Does Mom live alone, or with you, or what?
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
In the meantime, make sure her diet isn't a salty one and gradually cut foods that are from her diet. This is a general overview of naturally lowering BP naturally:
mayoclinic/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/high-blood-pressure/art-20046974
This is a more technical article, but briefly addresses the roles of garlic, celery and some other foods:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3210006/
And another, with a more general description of foods that lower BP:
webmd/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/hypertension-complementary-alternative-treatments
Note that fruits, veggies, whole grains, poultry, and nuts, among others, can lower BP, and these are easy to add to a diet regimen, especially since fruits and veggies are so plentiful in this season.
Perhaps you could even take her to a local farmer's market so she can select her own fruit; it would be a nice chance to get out. There's nothing like the fragrance of fresh fruits in the cool morning air in a farmer's market.
Sometimes understanding her "reasoning" can help you come up with a solution.
My mother did not take hers regularly ... a prescription would last 3 to 4 times as long as it should. Why, Mom? "Well no one takes pills when they are fine! If my ankles start to swell I'll take a pill. I don't see any reason to take a pill when nothing is wrong."
Sigh.
Each of us daughters could explain, the doctor could explain, and even if she seemed to understand the explanation while we were talking, she reverted back to the "don't fix it if it ain't broke" refusal.
Ultimately what worked is having someone responsible for giving her her pills. She does not now argue with nurse who comes around in the NH and says, "I have one pill for you now. This is to keep your ankles from swelling." It is just part of the routine of her day and she goes with the flow.
I hope you can figure out something that will help you. Does Mom live alone, or with you, or what?