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I wish I could help with advice, but I don't have any training in this area. I think I would check with her doctor and see if Hospice might be in order. How has her health been lately? I would certainly want to keep her comfortable. I believe others here who know more about this will respond.
Increased blood pressure and heart rate are symptoms of dehydration. It doesn't sound like you can get her to the Dr. I would call a hospice provider. They can act fast. They'll come to your grandma's house or to a facility if your grandma's in a nursing home.
Or you can call 911 (in the US) and have her taken to the hospital for help. They will get the crisis under control, and there will be a social worker to talk to about next steps after the hospital. You might learn a lot from that person!
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I would also call 911 and have her taken to the ER. It sounds as if she needs immediate help, starting with rehydration and nutrition. She could easily be cold and tremoring because of her debilitated state.
My mother is cold all the time, even when it is warm in her room. So I put a sweater and blanket on her then she is better. She is in a home and I have told them about this problem. I hope they are taking good care of her, it worries me.
Does your grandmother have a Living Will? A Health Care Proxy? Now is the time to get those documents out and read them. Calling 911 might not be what she wants. As has been mentioned, calling Hospice might be a better choice. You won't want to put her through 911 if that is not her end-of-life wishes.
To me, it sound as if she will be making the transition out of body SOON. 93~she has had a long life. PEACE~BLESSINGS.... When one is getting ready to transition out of body, they stop taking in fluids & food~it is a natural process. PEACE~BLESSINGS....
SO many opinions---I agree with CFC Rochester. My mother's EOL plan specifically states she wants NO outside intervention should such a thing occur to her. No ER, no dramatic measures, comfort only. Moondance is right, at 93, she's likely making the transition from "here" to "there". GG did this, and she was in a NH and up to the morning she died they were encouraging her to eat and to try to get up and walk. This is what made Mother decide she would NOT put us through that. Still--your call, not ours. You haven't provided a lot of background.
Well, I am happy this question is here today. I have been telling my partner's nurse (comes once a week) that he is always cold, drinking less water and food intake is lowered. He has tremors, but he has been diagnosed with Parkinson. I am not going to call 911, as if this is an end of life issue, he is ready to go. He is so tired of all the pain and never ending day after day same activities. He has signed his EOL with refusal of NDR and no artificial nutrition. I keep him comfortable and warm. I suggested to the nurse the other day that Hospice might be in order. But, nothing is being done on that. I had the same problem with my husband. I kept begging for Hospice and the night before he died, the doctor finally order Hospice. He was never able to use them. It was too late. So sad. Now I hear you can call Hospice direct. Is that true?
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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They will get the crisis under control, and there will be a social worker to talk to about next steps after the hospital. You might learn a lot from that person!
If you can fill out your profile more, we might be more help. Where are you?
I'd make that call NOW.
93~she has had a long life. PEACE~BLESSINGS....
When one is getting ready to transition out of body, they stop taking in fluids & food~it is a natural process.
PEACE~BLESSINGS....