It won’t be long

[Wave]

I’m sad to say but my Mom doesn’t have long to live God bless her.
She has lived with dementia for a while now and cannot walk.

She now is having trouble swallowing and barely eats anything.

This one nurse at urgent care thinks she is a prime candidate for hospice care.

My dad and I are going to call them on Monday.

We are also waiting for the agency to provide us with a home health aide to come into the house and help for 4 hours a day.

It’s so hard to see her deteriorate like this.

I’m barely managing mentally.

It’s taking a toll on me.

I love my Mom and will miss her.

[Ooorgle]

My condolences, it’s always hard to lose someone close, even worse when it’s slow.

[GoldenRex]

I’m sorry you’re going through this.
Its hard to watch our loved ones age, much less be sick.

I hope you’re able to get her into hospice care,

It would take a tremendous burden off you and your father and she’d be in good hands.

Sending you good vibes from California.

[Wave]

Thank you @Ooorgle and @GoldenRex

[naturallycured]

My condolences. I hate dementia so badly.

Here’s hoping her days are not too stressful.

[FatMama]

I’m thinking about you and your mom. Sending hugs ((hug)).

[LED]

I’m so sorry. My aunt has advanced Parkinson’s and has had dementia for a few years. Is getting bad and it’s so hard to just watch and feel so helpless. Going through it with your mom, being so close, must be so much harder. Hang in there.

[Moonbeam]

I’m so sorry @Wave. It can be stressful to see an aging parent’s health continue to deteriorate.

I think it’s a good idea to contact hospice. In my experience, the hospice care people are immensely helpful.

[anon12381882]

I’m so sorry Wave. Sending you hugs as well.

[jukebox]

oh I am so sorry you are going to lose your mom. You will always cherish her…I know I will when I lose my mom.

[Jonnybegood]

My support to you @Wave

Always tough to lose a loved one. Mom is the worst to lose I bet. Take care of yourself and it’s ok to cry. It helped me when I lost my uncle to go into a secluded area. For me it was the forest. And I cried for a bit when it happened. It really helped me I think but still very sad. She’s lived a good life no??? May she Rest In Peace when her time comes. My granddad died of dementia. But I was so psychotic I wasn’t there to mourn it properly. I feel bad about that a bit still in the circumstances

[Wave]

Oh thanks to all of you guys from the bottom of my heart.
Means a lot to me.

[daydreamer]

hey wave, i’m sorry to hear about your mum, remember the good times you all had with her bc those are cherished memories,

[JustTrish]

@Wave
I’m so sorry that you are losing your Mom. I remember having to call hospice for my Mom. I hope you and your Dad can lift each other up. If you think of something I can do to help, let me know.

[Wave]

Thanks @daydreamer and @JustTrish.

[SacredNeigh7]

Sorry to read about your mum being so sick.

Hope you will be surrounded by lots of great support and help to get through this difficult time.

Love to your mum and dad and love to you.

Remember to take extra good care of yourself best you can and be so kind to yourself.dote.

[Wave]

Thank you @SacredNeigh7.

[rogueone]

So sorry to hear @Wave. I hope She will go without pain or suffering. Glad you could be there to help out. Never easy saying goodbye and heart goes out to you and your family. Hugs.

[Sezbot241]

Very sorry to hear this. I work as a nurse in an aged care facility, so i’ve seen a lot of what you’re seeing with your mum. It does sound like she is starting to wind up. Generally when they started refusing food and drink you know the end is near. Stay strong.

[Montezuma]

@Wave, I’m so sorry.

Please remember to be kind to yourself during these trying times.

You all will be in my thoughts.

Take care.