4mrwac
my 84 yr old mother in law was diagnosed last year with CHF and had a triple bypass. She was active cleaning cooking etc. she now is always so tired and sleeps pretty much all day, doesnt have the strength to cook nor does she clean anymore. She can't seem to keep food down anymore as it comes back up and she is always nauseaus. Does it sound like she doesn't have much time left? In fact she is received an IV antibiotic for 10 days as outpatient but wants to be readmitted to continue this therapy, her Dr. told her she would admit her but would then put her in a nursing home, she didnt like that answer and left. Question 2. why would her dr. suggest she go to a nursing home as one of her sons lives at home with her. thank you for your answers in advance
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eggplant
My mother-in-law is being cared for at home. Her son and his wife do almost everything for her. My mother-in-law cannot do anything for herself, not even feeding. A lady comes home daily, showers her, cleans her room and bathroom. The Government of Australia has this service, and it is very cheap for the elderly. It costs about $5.00 per day.
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Jenn
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6dogs4us
If it is too hard on the family to take care of her all the time then perhaps the nursing home is best - but she may not want to go. You will need to concentrate on keeping food in her, perhaps just a tiny bit at a time, perhaps something she really likes. It's hard I know, but she did give a lot of good years of herself for everyone else, now it's time for everyone to try to help her out.
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