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Very dangerous now to swallow laying down. And that would hold true for any elder, no matter having diagnosis or not. I am sorry it is so difficult to get her in the sitting position, but that is crucial. Has she had a swallow Eval from an OT person? What sort of food is she eating now and is her intake when all's said and done OK? Is there a great weight loss. Have you discussed end stage care with her doctor, a palliative care doctor or hospice? So much now on your plate and I am so sorry, but do know at this stage aspiration pneumonia is a danger, and it can quickly kill.
I should of explained a little more- I’m sorry. She’s on hospice and has been now since January. She has not eaten food since December and gets her nutrition from protein shakes that she drinks with assistance. She spend her life in a mechanical recliner chair and sleeps on her side propped. She can’t move at all my herself and is at the point where she just zones in and out. My sister is a nurse practitioner and takes care of her and so does hospice. Today was even harder for her to get her shakes down sitting up with assistance. She was in stage two Parkinson's a little over year ago- but strokes followed by days of seizing resulted in rapid deterioration.
I should of explained a little more- I’m sorry. She’s on hospice and has been now since January. She has not eaten food since December and gets her nutrition from protein shakes that she drinks with assistance. She spend her life in a mechanical recliner chair and sleeps on her side propped. She can’t move at all my herself and is at the point where she just zones in and out. My sister is a nurse practitioner and takes care of her and so does hospice. Today was even harder for her to get her shakes down sitting up with assistance. She was in stage two Parkinson's a little over year ago- but strokes followed by days of seizing resulted in rapid deterioration. I know In my heart this is the start of the end- and i guess I an Just wanting to know what other people’s experiences were with their loved ones to try and prepare myself for how long i have Left with her. She lives across the country and i fly Every month to see her. I’m only 36 so I’m thinking just knowledge and others learned experience will help me cope and process this grief. I feel Like i am Grieving a death that hasn’t happened yet- if that makes sense. This all happened so quickly.
LM thanks so much for the extra information. That helps a lot. So sorry for your grief, and you explained it exactly as it is. On the Forum man caregivers are dealing, some 24/7 with elders who are but a shell of what they were. They are just as you said, grieving a death that hasn't happened. There are so many here who can identify with the grief you are going through.I am so very sorry. Just don't force stuff she no longer wants. Eating at this point is only prolonging her misery. Let it be now exactly as she wishes it to be, to the best of your ability to recognize that. I am so grateful for your Sister and that you and she are close in this loss, and grateful you are able to see her so often as you are. You have hospice. You are doing everything you are able. Heart out to you.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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So much now on your plate and I am so sorry, but do know at this stage aspiration pneumonia is a danger, and it can quickly kill.