Hi, my mum has had FTD for nine years. Eight weeks ago at work I got a call to say she wasn't really eating or drinking. I went to the home to see her and filled in an End of Life Care Plan. Over the last weeks she has been in bed for five. She was on minimal fluids only for nearly a fortnight and I prepared myself for the worst. The she had two days where she ate a lot of food (ie spoon fed by nurses) then she's gone back to not eating a great deal, drinking roughly 500ml a day.
I was ill at work, the Dr believes with anxiety relating to my Mothers situation. I am due back at the Drs on Friday. My Mum, today, looks peaceful and awake. Other days she has slept for the majority and had a mottled effect on her hands and knees. Her body temperature flits from hot to cold, there is little regulation.
My dad died suddenly four years ago today, non dementia sufferer, and I would really like to be with my Mum when she passes, but neither the nurses at the home of myself have any indication of it being close or not. Meanwhile I have a full time job that I remain absent from.
Any previous experiences or advice on such a situation would be greatly appreciated,
Kindest regards, V
I was ill at work, the Dr believes with anxiety relating to my Mothers situation. I am due back at the Drs on Friday. My Mum, today, looks peaceful and awake. Other days she has slept for the majority and had a mottled effect on her hands and knees. Her body temperature flits from hot to cold, there is little regulation.
My dad died suddenly four years ago today, non dementia sufferer, and I would really like to be with my Mum when she passes, but neither the nurses at the home of myself have any indication of it being close or not. Meanwhile I have a full time job that I remain absent from.
Any previous experiences or advice on such a situation would be greatly appreciated,
Kindest regards, V