Mother confused
The last couple of days my mother mostly in the evening hours she will get confused and some times doesn't want to eat dinner . She will push her plate away from the table and wants to get up and go some place . After she walks a little bit then she will sit down in a small wheelchair that we have and then she will eat . Some times she still gets confused with the tv but after a little bit she is ok. Her pills are still a problem she won't take them in ice cream too much , but I still try to make her take them. Please give me some advice on this matter. Also because of my chemo treatments I feel more tired and I try to rest at times, but only when she lets me. Thank You for all your support . Rose Mary
Hi Rose Mary, Because the problem that you have described has been very recent, I wonder if the time change from daylight savings time may be affecting your mother. I am assuming that you live in an area that has recently changed back to standard time. If so, changing the lunch and dinner time to compensate for that may be helpful. Another thing that might work, would be to reduce the amount of peripheral stimulation (television, radio, appliance noise, etc.) during the meal time. Too many noise distractions can make concentrating difficult and increase anxiety. Pushing away the food and wanting to go someplace may be a message that something is causing confusion or anxiety. If these ideas don't resolve the problem, it may gradually work itself out over a few more days. I wish you well and hope that things improve soon for your mom! -- Joe
- Thank you for your input
- Ranked Helpful (2)
- Report Abuse
You may need to try respite service in the assisted living or nursing home. Or you can hire part-time caregivers. Is there anyone in the house who can help you? like your husband or kids?
Regards,
Nina
- Thank you for your input
- Ranked Helpful (2)
- Report Abuse
My Family is looking into part-time caregivers service and hopefully this will work out for my mother and me. Thank you for your advice. Rose Mary