Serious answers only please! My mom is in dialysis, not a candidate for transplant. Also has CHF,COPD & ALS. All of this has been found out in the last 6 months! ALS just 1 month ago!Each week brings a new disease! Now therapy too!! Why? She can't walk, she can't help us get her up from bed, potty, wheelchair, vehicle?! She is only 68, and now her weight is only 94 pounds and her mind isn't working like mom! Blank stares, asks the same questions,spine sticks out an inch. Just started protein powder in malts per dialysis. It's run to dialysis 3 x's a week for 3-4 hours, therapy 1/2hr., Dr. appt.'s, new Dr's. Plus, getting in & out! She is beat!! Dad is beat - he's got a bad back (rods), and in pain too! NO to nursing home from both! It's like we WANT to put her in one,we don't, we research each, get meds, foods, etc. What else can we do? Any kind of suggestions on where we should turn would be greatly appreciated from someone in the "Educated Medical Field"
2006-06-06 22:26:38 · 4 answers · asked by like2talk 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I know that this will not be chosen as the "Best Answer", but it is something that you should consider, if you haven't already. What is your mom's quality of life? When was the last time you talked to her? How much pain is she in?
I think you ought to consider hospice for your mom. Hospice would mean that she would end dialysis. Hospice care would take care of your mom's end-of-life needs, like pain management and making her comfortable. Since she has kidney failure and CHF and COPD, she would not be on hospice long before her heart gives out and she passes away.
While this option probably seems rash and premature, it is something to be considered. I wish you the best, and remember that there are people out there who can help you.
2006-06-13 15:02:28 · answer #1 · answered by Dave S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, My Dad was terribly sick and on dialysis too. The best bet would be for you to get in touch with a Social Services person. There should be one at your dialysis center or perhaps her doctor could point you in the direction of one or some other options for her and your family. I know it's a hard time on all. Also ask the dialysis place if any transportation alternatives (van or ambulance) is available and find out what is covered by her insurance. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
2006-06-07 15:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by Ryans Mom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why not get an in home care assistant to help? Insurance should cover the costs of an in home nurse
2006-06-06 22:29:59 · answer #3 · answered by zeus_daughter2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You and your Dad need help.
Check the net, or the yellow pages for HOSPICE in your area.
2006-06-06 22:30:28 · answer #4 · answered by nickipettis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋