My Mom has been in the NH since the first week in July and has made the adjustment very well. She has been digressing the last couple of weeks and is loosing weight, down to 92 lbs. It is a mystery as she eats well so we can only surmise that it is just part of AD. I talked to the head nurse yesterday about calling in hospice and if it would benefit Mom to have them there. She said they have a nurse that will come in about 3 times a week to moniter her vitals, do a general check up, they have aids that will help in bathing her, thus freeing up the unit aids for other things, a minister and a social worker will make occasional visits and do things with her like read and music. I'm sold. I told her to have them do the assesment and see if they would accept her. We had already been told she qualifies so I am crossing my fingers. Apparently they are more lax when there is a AD diagnosis even if it isn't clear that they only have six months left. They will do a constant reassesment and can keep recertifying her for the service.
I will let you know what happens and of what value it has in her care.
Debbie
I will let you know what happens and of what value it has in her care.
Debbie