She has lived independently for years. She is experiencing a lot of pain in her existing leg. It most likely won't get better. We need to get something in place now...before it becomes critical. She can't come live with me due to the stairs. We're trying to figure out how to keep her in her apartment for a while longer, less time in a nursing home is usually better. Has anyone ever faced anything like this? Everyone's talking about palliative vs. hospice. If I've learned anything through this journey is that you have to be pro-active.
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To help make Mom more independent, as her doctor to prescribe her "in home" OT therapy. The therapist will help her learn how to get around on her own and suggest what she needs in durable equipment to be able to do it. Medicare should help pay for this and maybe her supplimental picking up the 20% Medicare does not pay.
The pain, there is something called "phantom pain" that amputees experience. For my friend being anxious and stressed brought her pain on. Mom may need a pain specialist. They teach how to take pain meds to get the most out of them.
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