Wednesday, 1/15/14

Mom's been struggling for the past few days and weighed in at 113.  We canceled my cousin's visit because mom is just not up for company after her fall and now she has another UTI because she's not drinking enough fluids....thus more confusion and agitation. The nurse spoke to her today about drinking more fluids, we'll see how that goes. She wouldn't take her meds this morning or eat breakfast because she thought she had already done so.  I was finally able to convince her at around 11 to drink an Ensure and take the meds. She is still agitated tonight but did eat a little.  Dad and I discussed the fluid and food issue with the nurse privately and she said it's all part of the declining process.  Today it appears she's giving up.  I'm hoping it's just because of the UTI and she's more positive tomorrow.  

Dad and I had a nice long chat about next week, when Mike and I leave for San Francisco.  Although hospice would be available 24/7, it might be better that mom be placed in respite care for the days we are gone.  That way dad can have a little break as well.  Just when we started talking about it the hospice chaplain called (timing again).  I spoke to her about it and she agreed.  She'll be here on Friday for a visit and we'll discuss it more then.     

Wish I had better news on this post, but that's what is going on.  

Mom and Dad at
Mt. Soledad War Memorial
2013