Rant away, Norrms.......I am ashamed to say that I started watching the programme and felt my blood pressure going up and up (seriously), so thought the best thing was to switch off! It's not shutting my mind to it - I accept it happens and it's an awful thing.
My son was on Respiridone for his schizophrenia, which is what it is supposed to be for! .....
Just letting you know that I care - wish there was more I could do. I go to visit Mum in the Residential Care place where she is in respite - getting to know and care for the ones who are in with her.
As far as I know, they get looked after well and are not 'shut up' to make lives easier for Carers.
Gosh, now I'm rabbiting on!
I'd like to ask you a question, Norrms.......do you find that routine in the day helps you to understand what time it is, etc? My Mum seems to just sit in her chair all day, whereas when she was at home, she knew what day, time of day, etc, it was, with Carers coming and going. Now she doesn't seem to know what time of day it is or what she should be doing? She is so confused, it's heart breaking to watch.
(Sorry to hijack your thread, just wanted your opinion) thanks, Norrms...all the best to you and your family xx
My son was on Respiridone for his schizophrenia, which is what it is supposed to be for! .....
Just letting you know that I care - wish there was more I could do. I go to visit Mum in the Residential Care place where she is in respite - getting to know and care for the ones who are in with her.

Gosh, now I'm rabbiting on!
I'd like to ask you a question, Norrms.......do you find that routine in the day helps you to understand what time it is, etc? My Mum seems to just sit in her chair all day, whereas when she was at home, she knew what day, time of day, etc, it was, with Carers coming and going. Now she doesn't seem to know what time of day it is or what she should be doing? She is so confused, it's heart breaking to watch.
(Sorry to hijack your thread, just wanted your opinion) thanks, Norrms...all the best to you and your family xx