Just an update - my mother fell again, remembered nothing, woke up on the floor of her bathroom, scooted herself to the phone to call sister-in-law who came over and helped her get up then left. Caregiver arrived shortly thereafter and began cleaning mom’s wound with peroxide and a washcloth. No one called me, no one called EMT’s. I went to her this morning and found her arm a God awful mess, her thin skin bleeding and sloughing, her face bruised. I wish I could post the photo but it would make you sick. Took her straight to Urgent Care who sent her to ER for work-up. Medical team was astounded. Of course brother is out of town. His negligence has to stop.
An elderly person with questionable judgement on insulin should be in a supervised setting. I think to pursue AL or some type of supervision is appropriate at this time.
When you take her to her endocrinologist bring her glucometer with you so he/she can check blood sugar history. Every meter has that capability these days.
Someone should be checking your mother’s blood sugar 3-4 x per day, and certainly before giving her an injectible insulin. Her aide should be able to do this if she’s a CNA.
As for the wound, those take so long to heal. Try a vaseline type dressing in the beginning so when changed it doesn’t slough off new skin.
Good luck to you!
Did not get to talk to a social worker- stayed by her side in the ER while she was being treated.
Taking her to endocrinologist ASAP.
My sig other had fallen because when he stood up from a sitting position he passed out for a couple of seconds. Turned out that the doses for his blood pressure pills were too high. Once lowered, he no longer had that dizzying feeling standing up.
Just food for thought.
You and your brother need an Independent, professional assessment of your mom's needs. Call her local Area Agency on Aging and ask for an appointment for a needs assessment. You and either SIL la brother should be there so that there is no question about what is recommended and why.
As an aside, just because your mom says that SIL didn't check her out thoroughly is no proof that she didn't. Your mom is no longer a reliable reporter. Keep that in mind before passing judgement on others.
Thanks ladies, and more updates to come as I also have to do wound care to keep her arm from becoming infected.
T.
Just curious. Is Malox on Moms chart to be given when needed? I am assuming it is because that is the only way the aide could have requested it.
Is it possible SIL said " I need to call 911" and mom said, " oh, no, don't do that, I'm fine".
Caregiver cones and says " Mrs. B, we need to get you to the doctor" and mom say, " no, I don't want that".
TWillie shows up ( did she call you, or was it your day to come by?) . Did mom ask to be taken to Urgent Care, or did you insist?
Is mom playing a game here to foment discord?
TWillie, if mom wants your attention and is going to be the cause of your not getting back to work, she needs to change POA and set up a caregiver agreement with you. And go to an endocrinologist. Hopefully, she gets seen by one at the hospital.