by debih » 26 Feb 2021, 09:30
That’s good news Cruiser, about the care package. Use the carers. If they offer to send them in say, four times a day take it - even if you only feel you need them twice a day. If you drop down from what they offer you it’s very hard to get more visits later should you need them. And remember the carers are there for you as well as Mrs E.
Did the nurse speak to you about palliative care? We have a fantastic hospice near us that also offer palliative care at home - they were an absolute god send for my mum when my dad was diagnosed. They were able to offer her practical and emotional care as well as giving my dad fantastic care.
The drinks will help as they’ll give her all the vitamins and nutrients she needs and hopefully some energy.
Is Mrs E able to swallow liquidised food? My dad was unable to really eat very much and couldn’t manage solids. He had a lot of soup, yogurts, chocolate mousse, rice pudding and his absolute favourite - rice pudding. My mum bought some really small Tupperware pots to put food in - he couldn’t manage a whole yogurt or Tim of soup/rice pudding so she’d split them into the tiny pots and he’d just have one when he felt like it.
Am thinking about you both xxxx
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