Hi all, I wonder if anyone can help??
Mom has been leaning forward for about 6 months now. It seemed to be related to an increase in her pain medication (for her cancer tumours). When being toileted she would fold over and almost fall off the loo or commode. She tends to sit correctly in her chair or in bed.
In the past weeks mum has been leaning forward all the time while on the commode (I stopped taking her to the bathroom 2 months ago as she had become so unsteady on her feet especially after an episode of leaning (hope this makes sense!).
When I try to seat her upright she deliberately pushes herself down which is really frustrating and must be uncomfortable to be sat with her head over her knees - pressing on her tumour. I don't know what to do next.
I am really at a loss how to progress from here. Mom is putting so much strain on her body and mine - I 'm not sure how long I can continue to care for her as I am constantly suffering from wrist, shoulder and back pain. If anyone can shed light on the situation I'd be really grateful.
Many thanks
Mom has been leaning forward for about 6 months now. It seemed to be related to an increase in her pain medication (for her cancer tumours). When being toileted she would fold over and almost fall off the loo or commode. She tends to sit correctly in her chair or in bed.
In the past weeks mum has been leaning forward all the time while on the commode (I stopped taking her to the bathroom 2 months ago as she had become so unsteady on her feet especially after an episode of leaning (hope this makes sense!).
When I try to seat her upright she deliberately pushes herself down which is really frustrating and must be uncomfortable to be sat with her head over her knees - pressing on her tumour. I don't know what to do next.
I am really at a loss how to progress from here. Mom is putting so much strain on her body and mine - I 'm not sure how long I can continue to care for her as I am constantly suffering from wrist, shoulder and back pain. If anyone can shed light on the situation I'd be really grateful.
Many thanks