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Dementia patient at a snf usually found semi-asleep when visited at different times of the day/evening. reasons? could she be drugged?
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Concerned?: Especially if you are a closely involved person, but in any case, you can politely but firmly ask to speak to a responsible staff member about what you observe and your concerns. There are indeed many medications that make the elderly overly groggy as a side effect. Hopefully, they can help you understand her condition which may be the cause directly. Caring makes SNF care better! Thanks!
Answered 5/28/2016
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