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Hi Susan, This is definitely sad for you to experience. I am not sure if there is a question here or if you just wanted to share your sadness. This is not an unusual thing to happen but does not mean you should stop talking to her. Continue to tell her your news and events going on around. Read to her as well even if is only the newspaper. The sound of your voice will be reassuring even if she is unable to reply. If she is a religeous person verses from the Bible would be appropriate too. This is part of the process as her time comes near to depart this life and be welcomed into the next. No one wants to loose their mother but now may be the time to say your goodbyes and anything else you may have wanted to tell her for a long. time. A visit from a clergyman may be comforting if you have faith but don't do anything that makes you feel uneasy or that you think she might not like. Unless a death is sudden as in an accident there is a period when the loved one seems to drift between this world and the next. Mom may be receiving visits from those who have already passed but is still in contact with this life. She may have a far away look or look upwards or over in a certain direction. Just hold her hand at this point and reassure her that she is much loved and will be greatly missed but when it is her time to go everyone will be there to take care of each other and and that when it is time she is free to slip away. On the practical side make sure she is comfortable and well cared for and if she has been getting medications for pain that this is continued. Even though she may not be able to express herself inside she still has the feelings she always had. People will be praying for you both. God bless.
I'm so sorry, I know its hard to watch our parents age and get so frail. Or see them get weaker and weaker. I know its hard to see this change. Have you asked her doctor to review her care? Maybe there is an explanation.
Your profile mentions that your mother is suffering from dementia. As this disease progresses, patients often lose the ability to understand and use speech (known as aphasia). This can be frustrating and heartbreaking for everyone involved, but there are other methods of communicating that can provide comfort and minimize feelings of isolation. The two articles below contain some ideas that may help you continue to spend quality time together.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
This is definitely sad for you to experience.
I am not sure if there is a question here or if you just wanted to share your sadness.
This is not an unusual thing to happen but does not mean you should stop talking to her. Continue to tell her your news and events going on around. Read to her as well even if is only the newspaper. The sound of your voice will be reassuring even if she is unable to reply. If she is a religeous person verses from the Bible would be appropriate too.
This is part of the process as her time comes near to depart this life and be welcomed into the next.
No one wants to loose their mother but now may be the time to say your goodbyes and anything else you may have wanted to tell her for a long. time. A visit from a clergyman may be comforting if you have faith but don't do anything that makes you feel uneasy or that you think she might not like.
Unless a death is sudden as in an accident there is a period when the loved one seems to drift between this world and the next. Mom may be receiving visits from those who have already passed but is still in contact with this life. She may have a far away look or look upwards or over in a certain direction. Just hold her hand at this point and reassure her that she is much loved and will be greatly missed but when it is her time to go everyone will be there to take care of each other and and that when it is time she is free to slip away.
On the practical side make sure she is comfortable and well cared for and if she has been getting medications for pain that this is continued. Even though she may not be able to express herself inside she still has the feelings she always had. People will be praying for you both. God bless.
I'm so sorry, I know its hard to watch our parents age and get so frail. Or see them get weaker and weaker. I know its hard to see this change. Have you asked her doctor to review her care? Maybe there is an explanation.
Your profile mentions that your mother is suffering from dementia. As this disease progresses, patients often lose the ability to understand and use speech (known as aphasia). This can be frustrating and heartbreaking for everyone involved, but there are other methods of communicating that can provide comfort and minimize feelings of isolation. The two articles below contain some ideas that may help you continue to spend quality time together.
The Power of Human Touch
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/The-Power-of-Human-Touch-187302.htm
How to Communicate When Your Elderly Parent Can No Longer Speak
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/How-to-Communicate-With-Elderly-Person-Who-Cannot-Speak-134129.htm
I hope this helps! Best of luck to you, Susan.
-AgingCareEditor