When an Alzheimer's Patient takes to the bed and refuses to wash and get dressed embrace a new day, what stage is She at ? My Mother Who is 87 years and had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's in mid 2013 has become very attached to bed, and refuses to get up. This began two weeks ago. I do not bully or force My Mother to do any thing She does not want to do but I am worried Her muscles will weaken and turn into jelly therefore Mother would become bed ridden. I would much prefer to see Mom up walking every day though She hasn't really walked much in well over a year. Can You advise Me please.
Yes Mary Dee I have discovered making eye contact while speaking to Mom in shorter sentences slowly allows Her to process what I am saying. Also hugs and holding Mother's hand when talking to Her seems to connect Us even better. Yes Patience is the key, and to keep reminding Them that We love Them, and that Weel always be there for Them, no matter what.
If you want your mom to get up it has to be today although 2 weeks in bed already might have done permanent damage. If you can't get her out of bed it might be time to call hospice. There will come a time when your mom will be in pain from being immobile and she will need pain medication.