Eating and drinking are a daily struggle again, she has no interest at all. Even ice cream is too cold lately, which was the only sure thing I could get her to eat. She’s losing weight, her pants are falling off. I broke down at work to my manager who insisted I call Hospice for an evaluation.

On Thursday last week her urine was so concentrated Kristy thought she had a uti, but after pushing fluids till Karen hated me, her urine is normal again. I have a hospice nurse coming today, to talk about what to do if she actually does get an infection, do we treat symptoms only? It’s something that weighs heavy, but honestly urosepsis would be the best outcome for her passing dignified. After working in nursing homes and having patients beg me to kill them, I don’t think I could ever do that to her. Its a weight on my shoulders daily.

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I'm trying to live the most meaningful and intentional life possible. Minimalist, Vegetarian, Fierce protector of a full night sleep, Mother, Wife, Daughter -caretaker, Sister, Friend, Nurse. Sharing day to day life with family and friends. A quest to minimize effects of Alzheimer's Disease. View all posts by KaGardn1