Replacing the much lamented 'On My Mind' profile option, this thread is for musings, jottings, whimsies, preoccupations and the rest of the thesaurus for anyone to jot down anything they please.
I can't remember what the maximum character count was before, can anyone else? But anyway it wasn't very many so let's keep to that.
I suspect her teeth might be the problem
at this point, the dentist wouldn't even be able to examine her
to make matters worse, hoca has gone from bad to worst - the head office has come in to run things - cost cutting has been evident for awhile now but they're most concerned about their investors not the residents
without telling me, they have banned the Viking from the dining room - she was left alone this morning and not given breakfast
my head is pounding - $1,800 for a new hot water heater yesterday - there's a big wasp hut outside the front door that I didn't notice and need to deal with
sorry for the vent, I'm in a bad place mentally
not sure how to comfort mom, she cussed me out during prayers tonight
I can see why it might be best for the poor Viking not to go to the dining room while she's under the weather, but not why they wouldn't mention it and especially not how they think it's okay to leave her unfed.
Can anyone else do the wasps for you? They "only" have to detach the nest, drop it on the ground and stamp on it (I've seen it done. I was hiding behind a tightly closed window at the time, mind).
Well, this sucks. Wish I had more to offer than sympathy.
Is the Viking on hospice? Has she been evaluated? Maybe her organs have begun to shut down?
I hate to ask all these questions. When the time comes it is hard for many of us to recognize and acknowledge what is happening. Know that I am thinking of you and the Viking. Many hugs.🌼🌺🌻🐞🐞🐈🐦🐓🐥🐥
Why is it that water heaters and furnaces don't last like they used to? Seems like they used to last forever. Now we are lucky if they last 8-10 years. And wasp nests, UFFDA!🐝🐝🐝
since the new powers that be have not talked to me directly and only the local staff are gossiping, it seems mom's behavior is the problem - she's too loud - evidently they want her kept in her room, which last night I gather they are trying to boot her from as well
Meanwhile, the ambulatory trouble makers are still free to roam about and cause havoc
the head office is trying to paint an unrealistic picture of what they provide and what dementia is
they have moved recliners out of the tv room because it doesn't look good for people walking into the facility to see an elderly person asleep in a chair because after all they'll all about improving lives through their activities
I know mom has cavities under her crowns and she says her teeth hurt so this is part of her bad mood assuming we got the UTI cleared
two years ago, her dentist advised against trying to replace the crown, thought it would hold a few years given her age
now she won't even let them clean her teeth so no way he could work on her and he doesn't do sedation even if we could get her out of her wheelchair
otherwise, her vitals are good
I'm so sorry for this turn of events. No good suggestions, I'm afraid.
The thing is, there are things like trust and authority that come into it; and an aide chasing you round the bathroom with a toothbrush doesn't have the same sway as a kindly dentist with the right chair-side manner.
Or sedatives..? :/
What does "too loud" for breakfast mean? Are all the residents hung over or something?
I've been having dental woes as of late. Not fun. The poor Viking. :(
Doesn't look good? I thought the whole point was providing comfort and care for our elderly. Who cares how it looks? I think it looks worse when you walk through a facility and see elderly shut up in their rooms peering out when you walk by. Or wandering the halls aimlessly.
how are you and Jay?
she's still banned from the dining room
she is complaining of her teeth hurting when she eats and cries out
she had a very bad dentist in her youth that did nerve damage when pulling a tooth so when she tells me her lower jar hurts I know what's she's saying
I have a care plan meeting later this month - as long as they don't force her out of her room, I'll cave on the dining room issue
I sympathize.
Glad she is doing better.
found the Viking alone in a room with a plate of uneaten dinner
hoca shortstaffed again and no one could help her in solitary confinement
they've also changed the code so no one can enter or leave unless someone is at the front desk to be buzzed in or out
I remember Luckylu got those for her Mom.
They did not need refrigeration.
Thank you for letting me know- please give her my best
I was unaware there were problems on the site
you won’t be able to get cbd on Amazon
sprouts carries it though
I bought some lotion to try on the Viking - it’s expensive
I'm going to try it too and see if it helps my hip any
https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/cbd-thc-difference#1
"All CBD products are illegal if they’re sold with the promise of medical benefits."
I had heard on the radio recently that Amazon didn't sell cbd but maybe they were referring to products with thc also
I bought an organic brand at Sprouts which I had researched beforehand
Call a number to talk or be referred for help.
im going to bed because i get up at 4 am just to have some peace and thought before heading to work at 6 ish .
i only take two medications . i take small doses of ambien to help me get to sleep and small bits of viagra to prevent me from rolling out of bed . that isnt what theyre prescribed for but its what im presently using them for . docs have stopped listening to their patients , we have to help ourselves .