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She is a diabetic, can barely see due to macular degeneration. Most recent problem is she can no longer walk. Her knees are very bad due to arithitus and worn out joints. One of the most difficult problems she has to manage is Lymphodema. Major problems with legs swelling. Looking for the best way to manage this in Assisted Care. For years we have had difficulty finding someone who is knowledgeable about Lymphodema. If swelling becomes extreme. It can lead to blistering , cellulitus and hospitalation. With diabetes we have to avoid any open sores on her legs also. Assisted care seems to add more challenges with this condition.

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It sounds like mom should be in a Skilled Nursing facility. Staff there is specifically trained to manage health problems. Assisted Living is just that ...ASSISTED...
I think your mom needs more attention and she would get that in Skilled Nursing.

As I scanned down and I saw Cover999 response and I thought ..that's odd..then I read your profile.
You would benefit from talking to someone. When you say you fit the profile of depression except for the suicide you do not have to check all the boxes to be diagnosed with depression. But the good thing is you are aware of it. The questions is do you want to do something about it. You are very young to just give up and accept that you are going to be depressed.
You need to start taking care of yourself.
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I agree, an AL is not where Mom should be and I too am surprised they excepted her. Aides are not medically trained. My Moms small AL only had one RN and an LPN. Seems to me your Mom needs specialized care of a Woundcare nurse. Not all RNs are trained for Woundcare. My daughter worked in Skilled nursing and then a Woundcare Unit. Sores caused by Diabetes need special care. If not given, a leg can be lost.

You mention no money for care but Moms now in an AL? Is Medicaid paying?
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Why did an Assisted Living Facility accept your mother with her health issues if they are unable to deal with them??? They are shirking their duties if they're not helping her manage these issues and you need to get her money back and her placed in Skilled Nursing, not Assisted Living. There is only SO much medical care that can be provided for a resident in AL. YOU should have NO duties managing ANY of your mother's care while she's living in AL! Please find an appropriate residential care setting for your mother that will address and care for ALL of her health issues whereby you do not have to lift a finger to do any of it yourself. You need and deserve a life of your own now that mom is 93.

Good luck
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From your profile you may benefit having seeing a therapist.

I wish you well.
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I cannot frankly imagine that ALF has the level of care needed given this lymphedema complicated by diabetes. It sounds to me as though your Mom needs SNF care. I am so sorry. I would discuss with director the options for more care, and if they think that Mom can be cared for in the levels of care available in ALF. I surely do wish you good luck.
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