My Mum was moved from her 3rd floor Dementia Care Unit to the 2nd floor Hospital Care.
In Mums dementia unit there is a Chinese gentleman who has been there just a few months but he seemed to take a liking to Mum when she was still able to talk some and interact.
In the last 8 weeks with her decline had taken to trying to feed Mum, holding her hand or putting a blanket over her.
He was most concerned about her this morning and was crying his eyes out when Mum was transferred to a wheelchair, and the carers were saying goodbyes
Mum is in a nice room overlooking a garden.
At least her belongings, flowers & pictures wont be taken or moved , as in the Dementia Unit
Mum is only able to stand, walk, transfer to chair with total assistance.
She drinks about 250ml of Fortasip a day. Maybe another 100ml of water/lemon barley.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is maybe 6 small spoonfulls of mashed or pureed food.
Her legs and feet are becoming purple due to circulation.
She is starting to pick at her chin so has a scab.
sleeps or is awake with eyes closed maybe 23 hrs a day.
When she is awake she is quite alert, but for 20 mns max.
Only speaks 3-4 words.
Doesnt show any recognition of any of us, but when bringing up some old memory Mum can sometimes raise a smile or wee laugh.
I still wish for a call to say Mum has passed.
Shes just pulled through a chest infection but its taken its toll
