Having a regular routine may help your Mom feel more secure with her day as memory worsens. Falls are a big concern - prevent where you can. Bedside commode, night lighting, supervise where you can. Swallowing problems may mean a change to a thickened diet. Getting in more home help for household chores to lighten your load too.
It's hard to do, but try to look for the things she still can do & celebrate those. Look for little moments in the day you can enjoy together.
It is very likely that mom is eligible for Hospice. Hospice will provide you with all the equipment that you need to keep her safe. Thickening liquids will make it easier for her to swallow. But she should be evaluated
I just read your profile. I see that your mom is living in your home. She has ALZ and Parkinson’s disease. That’s a lot to deal with. I am so sorry.
I cared for my mom in my home. She suffered with Parkinson’s disease for many years and had slight dementia towards the end of her life.
She died recently in a hospice house at the age of 95.
Are you going to continue to care for her in your home? Do you have any help? Have you considered placing your mom in a facility?
My mom fell also. She did home health and rehab, which did help her to gain some strength. As you know, Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disease, without a cure. Your mom’s condition will continue to deteriorate. Eventually she will need more help than you can provide. So, I suggest speaking with a social worker to help plan for her future care.
My mom didn’t have swallowing issues until the last final days of her life. Then, she went unconscious, and died not long afterwards.
Others will help you more with the swallowing issues.
I wish you peace as you navigate your way through this difficult time in your life.
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It's hard to do, but try to look for the things she still can do & celebrate those. Look for little moments in the day you can enjoy together.
Thickening liquids will make it easier for her to swallow. But she should be evaluated
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I cared for my mom in my home. She suffered with Parkinson’s disease for many years and had slight dementia towards the end of her life.
She died recently in a hospice house at the age of 95.
Are you going to continue to care for her in your home? Do you have any help? Have you considered placing your mom in a facility?
My mom fell also. She did home health and rehab, which did help her to gain some strength. As you know, Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disease, without a cure. Your mom’s condition will continue to deteriorate. Eventually she will need more help than you can provide. So, I suggest speaking with a social worker to help plan for her future care.
My mom didn’t have swallowing issues until the last final days of her life. Then, she went unconscious, and died not long afterwards.
Others will help you more with the swallowing issues.
I wish you peace as you navigate your way through this difficult time in your life.