Doing well at home

Mom was doing well at home when I called a couple of days ago. I need to call again soon just to stay on top of changes.

Bad news when I called

I called to wish mom a happy birthday yesterday. Things have not gone well since I stopped in. She had not eaten or slept for three days! She was not doing as she was told. Fighting her care taker and the home health aid, while not talking understandably. She had been trying to crawl out of bed for days and finally succeeded. Now she has a lot of bruises again. She also has been scratching a sore on her head, answering where one sore was coming from, however, she has it bleeding.

I offered to call the Dr. but her care taker wanted to know what he could do. While I have know idea he may have had had some suggestions. Her home health aid had some thoughts so. I will call to see if they are helping. Today she is a year older, so she is 72 now.

Stopped In

Yesterday I wanted to stop in and see mom, as old 14 year old was wrestling in her community. The way the day worked out there was no time before the meet. I thought it would be too late after the meet so I called, as we drove over. Mom has had two very good days. She must have her memory for a little while. It was suggested I call her after the meet so I did. It got over early, while both teams are vastly improved, my high schools has improved more than our sons. When I called mom was still up so we stopped in to see her briefly. She did not know me when I got there but she did as I was trying to leave. I hope she went to bed without a problem. As I had been told she was calm and comfortable, not restless and agitated. So it was good to see that.

She will be going to the hospice house for a respite again on the 21 of Jan. 2008. (rest)

About a week Late

I have talked to moms care taker. I missed a call from the hospice nurse saying she had checked in on mom and she was fine. Her care taker told a different story. Mom has been eating again but she had not been, she also has not been wanting to drink. While she had been drinking bottled water so much her care taker started buying it by the case full. DHS has not talk to either of us. I might be able to stop in today, we'll see.