I need help,my mom in law is ill and moving with us. some one guide,please!?

Question

my mom in law is moving in due to her alzheimers decease and although I love her dearly I am scare of not knowing a thing aabout her health problems, what is worst is that I dont know what to do with her diabetic meds, she uses insulin, I HATE needles but I must get over this issue beacause my hubby is no help in this situation. please someone guide me and support me, I am totally lost in here.I dont know what to do.I cannot afford a nurse and will need to balance a full time job with the knowledge that now I have someone else who will depend on us in every thing. I dont mind at all, I am just scare.

Answer 1

There are about five different things that you need to do.

1. take several deep breaths. You need to relax a bit in order to really get the rest of this

2. get in touch with your local chapter of an Alzheimer's group and ask them for more details and for every bit of help that they can extend, including interaction with a social worker from that organization

3. do the same with your local diabetes organization. You also need to ask them about taking a diabetes education program, so that you can help your m-i-l. Tell them that you also need to know how to give her insulin injections. You'll get over it, just as you get over filing your income taxes every year.

4. get your husband involved. There is no choice here. It's his mother and he needs to step and act like the adult he is.

5. get the rest of your husband's family involved.

Answer 2

I have been a nurse assistant a while and although you should be awarded a metal , I was wondering why assisted living, personal care , or an alzheimers ward was not the first choice. Depending how advanced she is...you are not going to be able to work your job...she is the job. Wandering outside, getting lost, forgetting to turn items off, incontinence problems, poor eatting habits will come. I don't want to scare you, but alot of the time they become mean. I have seen 90lb. women do amazing things. You need support, you probably qualify for in home nursing depending on if she is medicare or whatnot. Get help, and expect anything. And remember this is not your mom, I would do a lot to help my mother in law, but only if my husband was on board. my address is [e-mail] , I do this for a living,need me, I am here.

Answer 3

I am a certified nurses assistant and I have cared for many Alzheimer's patients and diabetics. As far as giving her the insulin the best place to give it is in her upper arm depending on her weight. Just slightly pinch between your thumb and pointer finger and insert the needle quickly and inject the insulin at a medium rate and keep a close eye on her blood sugar. I have pasted a link below about Alzheimer's it is a scary and a very sad situation for the person going threw the disease and the ones they love. I hope this information is helpful if I can help any further just contact me. Good luck and my prayers are with you and your family!
http://www.alzheimersdisease.com/info/caring/alzheimers-care.jsp?usertrack.filter_applied=true&NovaId=1178761718528902058

Answer 4

Its great that you are looking after her but this disease is a major burden on aperson.Do some research. You will need breaks from looking after her.Are there other family members willing to help out?You should lookinto things like respitecare because you will need a holiday. What about looking into support services?Please feel free to email me.

Answer 5

This is just a suggestion. Do not allow her to move in with you. contact a social worker soon & try to get your mother in law into a nursing home also her doctor will help with this. Medicare & Medicaid will pay GOOD LUCK

Answer 6

been here done that. my father fell ill and Alzheimer's soon followed. my wife is a r.n. and it was still more than we could handle. you have to get help for your husband so he can dill with the fact that his mom has to have professional care. its better for her and your marriage.