Today, Mom is very quiet and gives only head nods or shakes to questions, but she is understanding and responding appropriately. The Hospice nurse came today and will be coming twice a week initially. Mom’s wheelchair came today also. It was ordered by Hospice and appropriately the wheelchair is a monthly rental, but the foot rests were purchased. Hospice has requested a health aide to come three times a week for bathing and other needs. The Hospice nurse told me she hoped they will be able to take over much of the primary caregiver role and allow me to go back to being primarily the son. I feel comfortable with their plan and their advice and I kind of like the idea of being more in the role of son. However, I will get frequent reports and be involved in decisions about Mom’s care, and I’ll still visit often to see for myself how things are going.
It would be nice to have a warmer, sunny day to take Mom outside in her wheelchair. She is really uncomfortable when she needs to stand up, but otherwise does not appear to be in pain, just weak.
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