She has dementia and can no longer walk, they do get her up a few times a day to walk the halls, but other than that, she is pretty much in the wheelchair all day. Her ankles are very swollen and when I tried to rub them, she complained they hurt when I touched them. I asked the nurse and she said a Dr told her that was more "cosmetic" and I should not worry, but I am. I KNOW there is something wrong and I can't seem to get them to take me seriously. I have asked them to set up an appt with the visiting DR and give me his analysis of her situation and what can be done. What else to you suggest I do? I'm very worried - I know this is not "cosmetic". Thank you.
Not that many people post on here to tell us that home care is going just great, no problems at all! Not too many even post how wonderful various care facilities are either, unless it represents the relief of an unbearable burden for them after trying to make home care work for everyone.
Never accept third hand advice "the nurse said the doctor said...." PHOOEY. Talk to the MD directly and tell him when the last time she had a blood clot in her legs. Very important you do this and check the weight often.