Kim C
Active member
- Joined
- Jul 31, 2013
- Messages
- 82
- Reason
- CALS
- Diagnosis
- 07/2013
- Country
- US
- State
- KY
- City
- Nicholasville
I think mom is rapidly approaching the end. Now she is having trouble breathing when laying down. Last night she even had trouble sitting in the recliner. Last week we thought she might have aspirated but no temp and no coughing so I guess she didn't aspirate. We got accepted into Hospice last Friday and have Ativan & Morphine on hand. The nurse hasn't been by this week but is supposed to come today.
So for the last two nights my dad has gotten very little sleep as he is watching/caring for mom. I've got a little-I work so I can't be up all night. Mom doesn't want a bipap. We have oxygen but last night dad couldn't get it to work and didn't wake me up despite telling me this morning "I thought she was going to die last night". I am going to ask hospice to bring in a hospital bed so the head can be elevated.
Any suggestions on making her more comfortable at night and allowing for some rest for the family?
I think the end is near for her and it would be a blessing. She is so miserable and so pitiful.
Kim
So for the last two nights my dad has gotten very little sleep as he is watching/caring for mom. I've got a little-I work so I can't be up all night. Mom doesn't want a bipap. We have oxygen but last night dad couldn't get it to work and didn't wake me up despite telling me this morning "I thought she was going to die last night". I am going to ask hospice to bring in a hospital bed so the head can be elevated.
Any suggestions on making her more comfortable at night and allowing for some rest for the family?
I think the end is near for her and it would be a blessing. She is so miserable and so pitiful.
Kim