I live 75 miles from my mother and I have Amazon Echo to check in on her. I am noticing that my mother is drastically declining because she is lonely. There is no real interaction with staff and residents. Is this a common concern for families in most facilities.
In addition, I notice that they are not helping my mother with putting pajamas on and there is decline in her oral hygiene because they are not assisting her with brushing.
Should I speak to the facility administrator about increasing the level of care or do I get help from a home health care provider. If the facility does increase the level of care. Can I hold them accountable?
Such a difficult journey and so hard to know exactly what to do.
Best of luck!
Arrange one through FaceTime or Skype if you can’t be there. Share your concerns and give them a week or so to make good on any promises. If nothing changes, then go to the administration.