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Recently, quiet by accident, she was out of her Allegra allergy tabs. I give her 1/2 tab (Costco label) daily with her meds. She was out for about a week. Her bathing aide said that she scratched her back and picked at her ear even more so during the time she didn’t have the pill. I have no idea if it had anything to do with having the allergy pill or not. But I thought I would pay closer attention to this connection.
It is a common problem with the elderly.
Keep her nails short. Keep her nails clean.
Someone told me to try putting Vaseline on it to keep the skin soft and not as easy to pick. We do put lotion on her arms and legs daily and she leaves those areas alone. It might be worth a try.
I don’t think it has anything to do with you. Is there anyone else who could care for her and give you a break? For both your sakes you might need some time away.
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Sluggoswife, I'm not convinced that the concerning behavior is deliberate; I think there's an underlying condition, but as I wrote I just don't recall what it was.
Your grandmother sounds like an older version of kids who harm themselves via cutting---the cutting or picking are ways to cope with anxiety or other negative feelings or situations. The person may not be able to stop it. Asking your grandmother to stop picking at her skin doesn't seem to help so there is no need to continue asking her to do so.
In the past (when healthcare workers could use restraints), they tried mittens or gloves to decrease sharp fingernails from scratching the skin. I know that the weather is getting warmer, but maybe long sleeve shirts or long pants with loose elastic hems might help decrease access to the skin. Also, she may be bored and picking is how she copes. Let us know what your doctor says.
I am glad to hear that you are talking to her doctor tomorrow.
Ill ask her to stop picking warning her she will cause another infection but she ignores me.