I have been a member since 2010, joined because Mum entered EMI Nursing at that time.
yself and my sister are joint carers, however we live in France and the USA, and only get to see Mum every 2 to 3 months. We also call 3/4 times weekly so she hears a voice that loves her.
Latest issue for us is weight loss. In November last year we noticed it, home also confirmed it was happening, said they would put "eating plan" in place. They told us the entertainment coordinator (who has a good relationship with Mum) would be helping her eat.
My sister is home with Mum now, and feels she is still loosing weight. Asked for her chart, and no weight recorded since November. When my sister sits with Mum for 20 minutes and presents spoon Mum will eat a reasonable amount. However is it reasonable to expect the home to provide this level of service to one resident? Everyone seems so busy, and they have to feed bed bound, those who cannot sit straight etc.
Any thoughts will be much appreciated. My sister has a meeting with nurse in charge of Mum's ward tomorrow.
What are reasonable expectations for us to have of the home with regard to helping her eat.
Sue
yself and my sister are joint carers, however we live in France and the USA, and only get to see Mum every 2 to 3 months. We also call 3/4 times weekly so she hears a voice that loves her.
Latest issue for us is weight loss. In November last year we noticed it, home also confirmed it was happening, said they would put "eating plan" in place. They told us the entertainment coordinator (who has a good relationship with Mum) would be helping her eat.
My sister is home with Mum now, and feels she is still loosing weight. Asked for her chart, and no weight recorded since November. When my sister sits with Mum for 20 minutes and presents spoon Mum will eat a reasonable amount. However is it reasonable to expect the home to provide this level of service to one resident? Everyone seems so busy, and they have to feed bed bound, those who cannot sit straight etc.
Any thoughts will be much appreciated. My sister has a meeting with nurse in charge of Mum's ward tomorrow.
What are reasonable expectations for us to have of the home with regard to helping her eat.
Sue