This came up a couple of weeks ago; mom was crying and whimpering that she had exposed my pregnant niece to "something like leprosy" and that "I knew all about it". (I didn't). I finally told mom she didn't have MRSA, Tuberculosis or shistosomaisis and she seemed happy with that. Last night, she was agitated and upset again, pointing to something on her arm and insisting that my SIL call me because "Barbara knows what I have". I've asked the nurses to have the APRN look at her and perhaps get the dermatologist involved. Anyone have any brilliant ideas? Yes, she has vascular dementia and she's on anti-depressants and anti anxiety meds.
Dermatologist will check them out. thanks for listening!
Allergies to food or medicine
Flea bites (Cats in the facility?)
Mosquitos or other bug bites
Allergic to laundry Detergent used on clothes/sheets.
Itching caused by diabetes or liver problems, untreated with Benadryl Cream, Mom scratches-makes it worse. Is there a scab?
Std.
Shingles, Psoriasis, Spiders Spider mites, and Silly Bed Bugs.
Bed bugs can be found with a special flourescent light, magnifying glass, or finding little brown flecks of dried blood dirt on the sheets. The bites appear in tiny three spots (3's). These are suspect in a facility that washes towels and sheets together. Also check the mattress.
Oh, sorry Babalou, you had asked for 'brilliant', my bad! I agree with your Mom, you know what she has! Good luck, and thanks for sharing! You have always been there for everyone else!
We need to her engaged and occupied
I drove there today armed with all sorts of responses to her concerns. The only thing i wasn't prepared for was her non-concern. Feeling very much at sea.
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