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My mother (98, dementia, skin and bones, bedridden) was hospitalized for a UTI, thought to be at end of life, told off the Dr. who said that, he told her she’d die if she continued refusing food, he realized she was “behavioural” and she was discharged to a care home, where she apparently eats/drinks enough to stay alive. That was 1.5 years ago.
My MIL was placed in hospice care back in Feb. She had basically stopped eating and drinking in January.
We were told she had 3-4 weeks, maximum.
She's still here. 7+ months later. Still only eating about 300-400 calories a day. Takes no meds but mild pain reliever and anti anxiety meds.
Her 'kids' do all the care, except for the minimum minutes the RN and CNA provide. She's waffles between wanting someone there 24 hrs a day to not wanting anyone to to come in. Right now, the kids go to her house at 7 pm, get her ready for bed, dose her up on Xanax and when she falls asleep they leave.
The stress is making my poor DH literally sick. I am amazed at how long someone can live on what's basically a starvation diet.
My mother stopped eating and drinking adequately in early February and lasted until 18th March. I asked about hospice and/or end-of-life care but got nowhere. We finally got her into a good care home but she was too far gone to recover by then.
Hi there, I feel like we are in similar head space. My Dad is also bed bound, very frail and thin. But the difference is he has a feeding tube placed at the time of a cancer surgery/stroke. Watching this being drawn out is awful. How old is your mom? My Dad is 65. He had a stroke during a lengthy cancer surgery. He is now cancer free, but will likely die of frailty. My feeling is this could go on for quite some time. It has been 2 years since his stroke, but the last 6-9 months he has declined significantly. Almost feels like a lack of will to live. If you need to reach out, please do. Please update as time goes. Hugs...
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.
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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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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.
We were told she had 3-4 weeks, maximum.
She's still here. 7+ months later. Still only eating about 300-400 calories a day. Takes no meds but mild pain reliever and anti anxiety meds.
Her 'kids' do all the care, except for the minimum minutes the RN and CNA provide. She's waffles between wanting someone there 24 hrs a day to not wanting anyone to to come in. Right now, the kids go to her house at 7 pm, get her ready for bed, dose her up on Xanax and when she falls asleep they leave.
The stress is making my poor DH literally sick. I am amazed at how long someone can live on what's basically a starvation diet.
I hope you find a better solution for your mum.
Your profile says that your mother has Parkinson’s disease also.
When a person is dying, they truly aren’t hungry or thirsty. The hospice team kept my mom’s mouth moist with a sponge.
My mom was bed bound for awhile before dying.
Is your mom on hospice? If so, please speak with the nurse. They are really good at seeing signs of the end of life.
Wishing you peace as you continue on in your caregiving journey.