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My mom is living in an ALF Memoery Care Floor. She is a type 1 diabetic. Every morning when they check her sugar she is extremely low. We have been working with her doctor to adjust her insulin, however the really solution would be for her to eat more or any of her dinner and her evening snack (which they do bring her). I have given them lists of what she likes to eat, I have advice them to sit with her a few moments to chat. Do I really need to go there everyday at dinner to make this happen? Today I went there just a few moments after dinner started, she was the only one at her table without a plate. They said she did not want anything but drank a gluerna so she should be good. I said no, let's get her a plate and see what she will eat. She at the vegetables and fruit, drank a glass of milk and then an extra banana. She said no, but eat some just because it was in front of her. I total them to bring her a PB and Jelly and another banana for her snack. Lets see if I get a call in the morning. Any advice, as I am afraid the ALF will be asking her to move out. (She likes it there and as finally seems settled after a year and half of moving her from place to place.)

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Thank you everyone for the kinds words and support. You have no idea how much it helps.
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Can I scream now. I arrive at the hospital to sign the paperwork to sent her to Hospice. Mom is sitting up in the chair, eating her breakfast, has taken her meds. What is this? I don't know what to do. I am waiting for the Palliative Care doctor to come by.
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I'm sorry, I know how heartbreaking losing your mother is. This happened so quickly for you as well which can be a blessing in disguise especially if your mom is not in pain.
Spend time with her. Is your brother still visiting? She will know you are there.
Wishing you peace on this end of this sad journey.
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Tattoochick
How exhausted you must be - hospitals and waiting for hours

I hope you can rest
How's mom tonight ?
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A hospice care center sounds ideal for your mother. I am so glad she was able to give an answer.

In the natural order of things, each of us loses two parents. We know and expect this in our heads. Our hearts have a harder time with that concept. Some losses come about more gently than others. I am sorry this has been such a challenging time for both your mother and you. I hope the rest of the journey will be kinder for you both.
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Er, scream in a good way?!?! I hope the palliative care doctor's visit is helpful - I expect s/he'll be able to explain why every good day is a bonus but not a trend, perhaps. I'm just smiling to think of your mother enjoying her breakfast :)
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I'm so sorry, Tattoochick. Having a loved one with dementia is a wild roller coaster. I pray that you both get some peace soon.
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Pulling out an iv or a feeding tube or a catheter, etc. is very common dementia behavior. It is something that doesn't belong there. Out it comes. Even if they have just heard an explanation of what it is and why it is there and seemed to understand it, three minutes later they've totally forgotten what this is. Is there any kind of garment that could cover the iv?

My husband was on hospice at home. The morning he died he had his favorite breakfast (although he hadn't been eating much lately), read the newspaper, and then had a particularly lucid day.

I think that toward the end the roller coaster effect is particularly in evidence, and it is hard to predict even the near future based on the present.

Hugs to you!
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Wednesday - Mom was moves to a NH with Hospice care on Monday evening. Not very responsive but seems to be in no pain. Not really sure how much longer she will be with me here in the physical word. I know their is no way to know, they have stopped her accue checks so my guess is any day she will pass. What a crazy journey this is.
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Tattoo

Thinking of you and mom

God bless
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