We care for my Momma in her own home but are not sure how much longer this will be possible. And are faced with the awful decision and guilt around when will it be best to put her in a home?
Momma has always been a good sleeper but now calls out in the night, often up to 6 times, not knowing why and subsequently whoever is caring for her gets very little sleep. She appears very anxious about going to the toilet 24 hours a day and no amount of gentle reassurance and support seems to help. Also she suddenly doesn't seem to know what the food is we put in front of her and is fearful she may not like it even though we never force her to eat anything and go to great trouble to give small tasty portions of nutritious food she's always liked.She no longer watches tv or seems to get pleasure from anything much as she's 100% wrapped up in her anxiety about when to go to the loo. All in all its exhausting and emotionally draining and so sad. Any advice….?
Momma has always been a good sleeper but now calls out in the night, often up to 6 times, not knowing why and subsequently whoever is caring for her gets very little sleep. She appears very anxious about going to the toilet 24 hours a day and no amount of gentle reassurance and support seems to help. Also she suddenly doesn't seem to know what the food is we put in front of her and is fearful she may not like it even though we never force her to eat anything and go to great trouble to give small tasty portions of nutritious food she's always liked.She no longer watches tv or seems to get pleasure from anything much as she's 100% wrapped up in her anxiety about when to go to the loo. All in all its exhausting and emotionally draining and so sad. Any advice….?