A Place for Mom's Family

My mom was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia several years ago. It worsens with each year because we can't get her to take her meds or to even stay under a doctor's care. She has attempted to take her own life with pills (about 12 years ago) She trust no one near her. No one can come into her home. She thinks everyone is out to harm her. She often stops speaking to the family because she thinks we don't understand. She makes several calls to the police to report unfounded activities in her home. We get calls all the time from policie officers and neighbors about her outbursts. Doctors say we can't place in her in a mental care facility because she in not a danger to anyone or herself. We have absolutle no idea what to do with Mom. We have moved her several time - from one 55+ facility to another and each move she gets worse. She does want to stay where she is yet when we move her she distrust the new faces around her. So many tears have been shed by her and us. We are at the mercy of someome - anyone-  who can tell us what to do about Mom.  

I can totally relate to your dilemma. Is she under medication? My mom has paranoid schizophrenia and I will NEVER stop telling her I love her. I know at times and maybe most of the time she doesn't believe me but I still tell her and will as long as I'm able. We have tough days and good days but I don't know what I'd do without her. I do love her and I absolutely hate that she has to deal with this illness.

Actually, I just finished watching A Beautiful Mind and I saw how difficult it is to have that condition. As I saw in the movie, isn't it possible to do some therapies and give her medicines to lessen the delusions and calm her down? Based on what I've read antipsychotic medications and psychosocial interventions can contribute a lot to the management of this condition

I feel for you. Your mom has a very delicate condition and she needs all the love and support she can get right now. No matter how hard it is, you should do whatever it takes to keep her calm and to lessen her episodes of paranoia. It's recommended to bring her to a facility that specializes in the condition she has and can provide here with the right medication. I hope the best for you and your mom.