So my mom with vascular dementia had a mini stroke today followed by a fall. A cough is starting but things are stable. The last couple of weeks I tried to step back to get my mental health on track and now I feel like I got kicked down. Anyone who can share some similar situation would be appreciated. Thank you
You have a diagnosis on this, do you? You have been told that this fall was a result of a "mini stroke" or a trans-ischemic attack? She has seen medical? If I recall your mom is a DNR status?
I am uncertain what you mean by "mini stoke". Did you see temporary weakness or slurring speech that went away? Perhaps facial droop?
Because TIA's are often harbingers of a REAL impending stroke. (some estimates suggest that TIAs result in real CVA in 1/3 of patients within one year).
So glad she seems uninjured by her fall. You certainly don't need more complications.
As I wrote you I think in another link of yours, falls, sadly, in the very elderly can be the beginning of the end.
You say a cough is starting? Do you feel/were you told that this cough is related to the stroke?
Does your Mom seem to be swallowing well?
I believe, and if I recall, your mom is mid-90s and in your care. I can recall Lealonnie saying her Mom fell almost 80 times (if I remember correctly). They can be so common with age. Many of us are well aware of falls, and often the ALFs don't send anyone to ER unless there is evidence of pain or the head was bumped.
Good luck Kitty.
If mom is coughing, get the SNF to order a chest xray stat to see if she has pneumonia. Or have her taken to the ER.
You may want to change your profile and update moms age from 65 to 95.
The beginning of the end may be in motion as we type, as happened with my mom.
Good luck Kitty, I hope mom feels better soon.