I have taken care of my mother since her massive stroke 3 years ago. We have just started hospice care at home a few weeks ago and this past week my mom's health has quickly declined. She is now bedridden and her right side has even gotten weaker. I am having trouble turning her on her side in bed so that she doesn't get sores. I do have help, however she prefers only me bathing her and changing her. I am not that physically strong and would appreciate any advise.
Sadly, sometimes we just have to do what we have to do - These are difficult days for you. Sorry to hear your mom in declining. Bless you.
Depending on your mom's weight is going to make a big difference in what can be done. My mom is tiny, petite and has a standard "living" mattress that breathes & moves and she has zero bed sores. Her being tiny helps immensely in that department. There are different levels of "living" mattresses so be sure to ask your hospice group if the one she is on is the best for her size. They are expensive and not all hospice groups have contracts for the more intense ones for the heavier patient but they can order them for you all. So ask about that. Also my mom has a "geri-chair", it is a slanted chair that she can be placed into that accommodates the fact that she had a broken hip and cannot sit in a "L" position. These are nice as they have wheels and you can get mom to take a stroll or get outside and off the bed. This too is provided by my mom's hospice group. I had no idea of just how much support a good hospice group can provide.
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