Schizophrenia - General Discussion
in Psychology & Therapy ·
What kind of facilities are actually available for seniors in their 80s dealing with schizophrenia? Are you placing your loved ones in standard assisted living communities, or do they require specialized psychiatric care?
I moved my aunt into a regular senior living facility, and I honestly feel like they don't recognize when her condition is deteriorating and she needs a medication review. I was hoping the staff would notice the changes, but there's been zero feedback from them.
Now, she’s trying to emotionally manipulate me because she’s unhappy there. She expected more attention from the nurses, so she complains constantly—acting like she’s "dying" every single day until I finally drive her to Los Angeles to get her meds adjusted.
The last time they stabilized her, we had about a month and a half of smooth communication... but now she's back in this downward spiral (she’s had a fall and is struggling with dizziness and mobility issues). She doesn't know how to manage the symptoms, and she blames everyone, claiming they don't believe her because her symptoms won't subside. She can't accept that there isn't an overnight fix (she's currently on a waiting list for physical therapy). A neurologist would likely prescribe something for the vertigo, but she's extremely cautious about mixing psychiatric meds with her glaucoma treatment... so we're back at square one, trying to fine-tune her regimen again.
How do your elderly relatives with schizophrenia handle the aging process?
Do they attempt to manipulate or emotionally blackmail you, complain incessantly, or struggle with a fear of death?
I moved my aunt into a regular senior living facility, and I honestly feel like they don't recognize when her condition is deteriorating and she needs a medication review. I was hoping the staff would notice the changes, but there's been zero feedback from them.
Now, she’s trying to emotionally manipulate me because she’s unhappy there. She expected more attention from the nurses, so she complains constantly—acting like she’s "dying" every single day until I finally drive her to Los Angeles to get her meds adjusted.
The last time they stabilized her, we had about a month and a half of smooth communication... but now she's back in this downward spiral (she’s had a fall and is struggling with dizziness and mobility issues). She doesn't know how to manage the symptoms, and she blames everyone, claiming they don't believe her because her symptoms won't subside. She can't accept that there isn't an overnight fix (she's currently on a waiting list for physical therapy). A neurologist would likely prescribe something for the vertigo, but she's extremely cautious about mixing psychiatric meds with her glaucoma treatment... so we're back at square one, trying to fine-tune her regimen again.
How do your elderly relatives with schizophrenia handle the aging process?
Do they attempt to manipulate or emotionally blackmail you, complain incessantly, or struggle with a fear of death?