Re: What are the normal breath rates in the eldery?

[Guest guest]

Can you call your Hospice coordinator and ask the nurse to come check your aunt?

Or will she be coming with the Rocephin today? Either way, I'd ask for their

support. Your aunt might be breathing more shallow than normal. My mom did

that once in a while, too. When Mom had pain, she would breath faster...much

faster.

Do call Hospice. They can better tell you how your aunt is doing if they come

to check on her.

I will answer your earlier message soon.

Best wishes,

Lynn in FL

>

> I can't even see my aunt take many breaths today, usually it's about 12 to 14

a minute?

>

[Guest guest]

Can you call your Hospice coordinator and ask the nurse to come check your aunt?

Or will she be coming with the Rocephin today? Either way, I'd ask for their

support. Your aunt might be breathing more shallow than normal. My mom did

that once in a while, too. When Mom had pain, she would breath faster...much

faster.

Do call Hospice. They can better tell you how your aunt is doing if they come

to check on her.

I will answer your earlier message soon.

Best wishes,

Lynn in FL

>

> I can't even see my aunt take many breaths today, usually it's about 12 to 14

a minute?

>

[Guest guest]

Can you call your Hospice coordinator and ask the nurse to come check your aunt?

Or will she be coming with the Rocephin today? Either way, I'd ask for their

support. Your aunt might be breathing more shallow than normal. My mom did

that once in a while, too. When Mom had pain, she would breath faster...much

faster.

Do call Hospice. They can better tell you how your aunt is doing if they come

to check on her.

I will answer your earlier message soon.

Best wishes,

Lynn in FL

>

> I can't even see my aunt take many breaths today, usually it's about 12 to 14

a minute?

>

[Guest guest]

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> > I can't even see my aunt take many breaths today, usually it's about 12 to

14 a minute?

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[Guest guest]

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> > I can't even see my aunt take many breaths today, usually it's about 12 to

14 a minute?

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[Guest guest]

> >

> > I can't even see my aunt take many breaths today, usually it's about 12 to

14 a minute?

> >

>

[Guest guest]

>> I just got off the phone with the nurse, they had to get the Rocephin from

Cleveland, OH so it's going to take 4 hrs to get here. I just keep worrying

about side effects she only weighs 75lbs or less. I would hate for her to

aspirate. How much did your mom weigh at the time she was getting those shots?

Hospice just keeps saying it's probably not a UTI just her making changes. I

hate hearing that everytime I talk to one of them.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*** I know how you feel. I felt that way each time my mother had a noticeable

decline. It creates this pit in your stomach. You've been with your aunt for a

very long time and seeing the changes, whether large or small, is difficult. It

helps to have others help with evaluations because it takes that judgment away

from you. We want our loved ones to stay with us but, at the same time, we

realize they can't. And, we feel helpless and afraid of what lies ahead.

My mother was given the Rocephin the last time at about 85 pounds. The last

month of her life, she lost down to about 75 pounds.

It may well be that your aunt's body is transitioning to the end of her journey.

If that is the case, does your Hospice offer continuous care for that time? If

so, that will provide additional support for you with either a sitter or a

nurse, depending on your aunt's needs. The sitters are trained to watch for

signs of changes and can always call for additional help if they see anything

happening that needs attention. Ask about that so it can all be taken care of

ahead of time. Your gaining the additional knowledge will be helpful to you in

knowing how to handle things that might arise and in keeping your aunt

comfortable.

Best wishes,

Lynn in FL

[Guest guest]

>> I just got off the phone with the nurse, they had to get the Rocephin from

Cleveland, OH so it's going to take 4 hrs to get here. I just keep worrying

about side effects she only weighs 75lbs or less. I would hate for her to

aspirate. How much did your mom weigh at the time she was getting those shots?

Hospice just keeps saying it's probably not a UTI just her making changes. I

hate hearing that everytime I talk to one of them.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*** I know how you feel. I felt that way each time my mother had a noticeable

decline. It creates this pit in your stomach. You've been with your aunt for a

very long time and seeing the changes, whether large or small, is difficult. It

helps to have others help with evaluations because it takes that judgment away

from you. We want our loved ones to stay with us but, at the same time, we

realize they can't. And, we feel helpless and afraid of what lies ahead.

My mother was given the Rocephin the last time at about 85 pounds. The last

month of her life, she lost down to about 75 pounds.

It may well be that your aunt's body is transitioning to the end of her journey.

If that is the case, does your Hospice offer continuous care for that time? If

so, that will provide additional support for you with either a sitter or a

nurse, depending on your aunt's needs. The sitters are trained to watch for

signs of changes and can always call for additional help if they see anything

happening that needs attention. Ask about that so it can all be taken care of

ahead of time. Your gaining the additional knowledge will be helpful to you in

knowing how to handle things that might arise and in keeping your aunt

comfortable.

Best wishes,

Lynn in FL

[Guest guest]

>> I just got off the phone with the nurse, they had to get the Rocephin from

Cleveland, OH so it's going to take 4 hrs to get here. I just keep worrying

about side effects she only weighs 75lbs or less. I would hate for her to

aspirate. How much did your mom weigh at the time she was getting those shots?

Hospice just keeps saying it's probably not a UTI just her making changes. I

hate hearing that everytime I talk to one of them.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*** I know how you feel. I felt that way each time my mother had a noticeable

decline. It creates this pit in your stomach. You've been with your aunt for a

very long time and seeing the changes, whether large or small, is difficult. It

helps to have others help with evaluations because it takes that judgment away

from you. We want our loved ones to stay with us but, at the same time, we

realize they can't. And, we feel helpless and afraid of what lies ahead.

My mother was given the Rocephin the last time at about 85 pounds. The last

month of her life, she lost down to about 75 pounds.

It may well be that your aunt's body is transitioning to the end of her journey.

If that is the case, does your Hospice offer continuous care for that time? If

so, that will provide additional support for you with either a sitter or a

nurse, depending on your aunt's needs. The sitters are trained to watch for

signs of changes and can always call for additional help if they see anything

happening that needs attention. Ask about that so it can all be taken care of

ahead of time. Your gaining the additional knowledge will be helpful to you in

knowing how to handle things that might arise and in keeping your aunt

comfortable.

Best wishes,

Lynn in FL

[Guest guest]

> >> I just got off the phone with the nurse, they had to get the Rocephin from

Cleveland, OH so it's going to take 4 hrs to get here. I just keep worrying

about side effects she only weighs 75lbs or less. I would hate for her to

aspirate. How much did your mom weigh at the time she was getting those shots?

Hospice just keeps saying it's probably not a UTI just her making changes. I

hate hearing that everytime I talk to one of them.

> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

>

> *** I know how you feel. I felt that way each time my mother had a noticeable

decline. It creates this pit in your stomach. You've been with your aunt for a

very long time and seeing the changes, whether large or small, is difficult. It

helps to have others help with evaluations because it takes that judgment away

from you. We want our loved ones to stay with us but, at the same time, we

realize they can't. And, we feel helpless and afraid of what lies ahead.

>

> My mother was given the Rocephin the last time at about 85 pounds. The last

month of her life, she lost down to about 75 pounds.

>

> It may well be that your aunt's body is transitioning to the end of her

journey. If that is the case, does your Hospice offer continuous care for that

time? If so, that will provide additional support for you with either a sitter

or a nurse, depending on your aunt's needs. The sitters are trained to watch

for signs of changes and can always call for additional help if they see

anything happening that needs attention. Ask about that so it can all be taken

care of ahead of time. Your gaining the additional knowledge will be helpful to

you in knowing how to handle things that might arise and in keeping your aunt

comfortable.

>

> Best wishes,

> Lynn in FL

>

They have never weighed my aunt, so it's a guess. I take it your mother didn't

have any side effects with Rocephin at all? I really pray that is also the case

with my aunt.

I don't know all what our Hospice offers, they didn't seem to interested in

coming today. Every time I have called it seems like they don't want to come

visit just call if you need anything. Some leave about an hour away so I guess

the trip is too far if they feel it's not important.

I did have words with one of them this morning, she acted really snippy with me,

and I was upset they weren't coming today with the shot. If I hadn't called it

would have been delayed til tomorrow. At this point I don't really care whose

feelings I hurt when it comes to my aunt.

I still can't seem to get an accurate count of my aunts breath sounds it looks

to be about 10. Her pulse is around 53. She is sleeping of course. Her blood

pressure has been pretty good still in the norm. I just gave her some more

cranberry juice with the syringe. She wouldn't take any soup or any juice by

straw. She really goes after the juice in the syringe so I know she wants to

drink the poor baby. I try to keep my spirits up for her, doing all the things

I said, but then I just break down & cry. I really hate this disease with a

passion!

[Guest guest]

> >> I just got off the phone with the nurse, they had to get the Rocephin from

Cleveland, OH so it's going to take 4 hrs to get here. I just keep worrying

about side effects she only weighs 75lbs or less. I would hate for her to

aspirate. How much did your mom weigh at the time she was getting those shots?

Hospice just keeps saying it's probably not a UTI just her making changes. I

hate hearing that everytime I talk to one of them.

> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

>

> *** I know how you feel. I felt that way each time my mother had a noticeable

decline. It creates this pit in your stomach. You've been with your aunt for a

very long time and seeing the changes, whether large or small, is difficult. It

helps to have others help with evaluations because it takes that judgment away

from you. We want our loved ones to stay with us but, at the same time, we

realize they can't. And, we feel helpless and afraid of what lies ahead.

>

> My mother was given the Rocephin the last time at about 85 pounds. The last

month of her life, she lost down to about 75 pounds.

>

> It may well be that your aunt's body is transitioning to the end of her

journey. If that is the case, does your Hospice offer continuous care for that

time? If so, that will provide additional support for you with either a sitter

or a nurse, depending on your aunt's needs. The sitters are trained to watch

for signs of changes and can always call for additional help if they see

anything happening that needs attention. Ask about that so it can all be taken

care of ahead of time. Your gaining the additional knowledge will be helpful to

you in knowing how to handle things that might arise and in keeping your aunt

comfortable.

>

> Best wishes,

> Lynn in FL

>

They have never weighed my aunt, so it's a guess. I take it your mother didn't

have any side effects with Rocephin at all? I really pray that is also the case

with my aunt.

I don't know all what our Hospice offers, they didn't seem to interested in

coming today. Every time I have called it seems like they don't want to come

visit just call if you need anything. Some leave about an hour away so I guess

the trip is too far if they feel it's not important.

I did have words with one of them this morning, she acted really snippy with me,

and I was upset they weren't coming today with the shot. If I hadn't called it

would have been delayed til tomorrow. At this point I don't really care whose

feelings I hurt when it comes to my aunt.

I still can't seem to get an accurate count of my aunts breath sounds it looks

to be about 10. Her pulse is around 53. She is sleeping of course. Her blood

pressure has been pretty good still in the norm. I just gave her some more

cranberry juice with the syringe. She wouldn't take any soup or any juice by

straw. She really goes after the juice in the syringe so I know she wants to

drink the poor baby. I try to keep my spirits up for her, doing all the things

I said, but then I just break down & cry. I really hate this disease with a

passion!

[Guest guest]

> >> I just got off the phone with the nurse, they had to get the Rocephin from

Cleveland, OH so it's going to take 4 hrs to get here. I just keep worrying

about side effects she only weighs 75lbs or less. I would hate for her to

aspirate. How much did your mom weigh at the time she was getting those shots?

Hospice just keeps saying it's probably not a UTI just her making changes. I

hate hearing that everytime I talk to one of them.

> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

>

> *** I know how you feel. I felt that way each time my mother had a noticeable

decline. It creates this pit in your stomach. You've been with your aunt for a

very long time and seeing the changes, whether large or small, is difficult. It

helps to have others help with evaluations because it takes that judgment away

from you. We want our loved ones to stay with us but, at the same time, we

realize they can't. And, we feel helpless and afraid of what lies ahead.

>

> My mother was given the Rocephin the last time at about 85 pounds. The last

month of her life, she lost down to about 75 pounds.

>

> It may well be that your aunt's body is transitioning to the end of her

journey. If that is the case, does your Hospice offer continuous care for that

time? If so, that will provide additional support for you with either a sitter

or a nurse, depending on your aunt's needs. The sitters are trained to watch

for signs of changes and can always call for additional help if they see

anything happening that needs attention. Ask about that so it can all be taken

care of ahead of time. Your gaining the additional knowledge will be helpful to

you in knowing how to handle things that might arise and in keeping your aunt

comfortable.

>

> Best wishes,

> Lynn in FL

>

They have never weighed my aunt, so it's a guess. I take it your mother didn't

have any side effects with Rocephin at all? I really pray that is also the case

with my aunt.

I don't know all what our Hospice offers, they didn't seem to interested in

coming today. Every time I have called it seems like they don't want to come

visit just call if you need anything. Some leave about an hour away so I guess

the trip is too far if they feel it's not important.

I did have words with one of them this morning, she acted really snippy with me,

and I was upset they weren't coming today with the shot. If I hadn't called it

would have been delayed til tomorrow. At this point I don't really care whose

feelings I hurt when it comes to my aunt.

I still can't seem to get an accurate count of my aunts breath sounds it looks

to be about 10. Her pulse is around 53. She is sleeping of course. Her blood

pressure has been pretty good still in the norm. I just gave her some more

cranberry juice with the syringe. She wouldn't take any soup or any juice by

straw. She really goes after the juice in the syringe so I know she wants to

drink the poor baby. I try to keep my spirits up for her, doing all the things

I said, but then I just break down & cry. I really hate this disease with a

passion!

[Guest guest]

> They have never weighed my aunt, so it's a guess. I take it your mother

didn't have any side effects with Rocephin at all? I really pray that is also

the case with my aunt.

***Mom's last weigh-in at the facility was about 79 pounds. My guess at 75 when

she passed is mainly based on the fact that she would have had to lose more

weight with fluid loss and dehydration.

Mom had no ill effects from the Rocephin. We watched her closely with the first

administration of it, though, because of her allergies. No problem at all,

thankfully. ***

>

> I don't know all what our Hospice offers, they didn't seem to interested in

coming today. Every time I have called it seems like they don't want to come

visit just call if you need anything. Some leave about an hour away so I guess

the trip is too far if they feel it's not important.

> I did have words with one of them this morning, she acted really snippy with

me, and I was upset they weren't coming today with the shot. If I hadn't called

it would have been delayed til tomorrow. At this point I don't really care

whose feelings I hurt when it comes to my aunt.

>

*** What is the Hospice policy on taking your aunt to a hospital? If she

doesn't respond, and they don't seem interested, is that an option for you?

Check ahead of time so you know the answer should the situation arise. Can you

tell I was a Girl Scout (many years ago, of course)? :-) Always be prepared,

if possible.

And, I would see if there is a supervisor. In our area, Hospice works in teams.

Mom had the Garnet Team. They have a ladder of supervision within each team. I

never had a problem getting in touch with them if there was a question. Perhaps

the " field " staff has a different attitude than the administrative staff. I

know all Hospice organizations are not the same, sadly.***

> I still can't seem to get an accurate count of my aunts breath sounds it looks

to be about 10. Her pulse is around 53. She is sleeping of course.

***Perhaps the " low " readings are due to her sleeping. A nurse could tell you

better.***

Her blood pressure has been pretty good still in the norm.

***That's good.***

I just gave her some more cranberry juice with the syringe. She wouldn't take

any soup or any juice by straw. She really goes after the juice in the syringe

so I know she wants to drink the poor baby.

***It's wonderful that she wants to drink! She may be getting dehydrated. That

is a distinct possibility. You may want to suggest that to Hospice in a

question. If they don't react, I'll go back to my question about

hospitalization...or at least a trip to the ER for rehydration. A nurse can

tell you if that is even a consideration. I'm not a nurse...just a family

member who has gone through all of this before and had the same questions you

did. I just had more people that I could consult who did check on Mom. ***

I try to keep my spirits up for her, doing all the things I said, but then I

just break down & cry. I really hate this disease with a passion!

>

***It isn't possible to take this journey and not feel that way. It is a

heartbreaker on so many levels. You're doing good but you do need some support

to help you through this. Do you have a neighbor or a friend who can come to

sit with you, just for the companionship? It might help just having someone

beside you.

Best wishes,

Lynn in FL

[Guest guest]

> They have never weighed my aunt, so it's a guess. I take it your mother

didn't have any side effects with Rocephin at all? I really pray that is also

the case with my aunt.

***Mom's last weigh-in at the facility was about 79 pounds. My guess at 75 when

she passed is mainly based on the fact that she would have had to lose more

weight with fluid loss and dehydration.

Mom had no ill effects from the Rocephin. We watched her closely with the first

administration of it, though, because of her allergies. No problem at all,

thankfully. ***

>

> I don't know all what our Hospice offers, they didn't seem to interested in

coming today. Every time I have called it seems like they don't want to come

visit just call if you need anything. Some leave about an hour away so I guess

the trip is too far if they feel it's not important.

> I did have words with one of them this morning, she acted really snippy with

me, and I was upset they weren't coming today with the shot. If I hadn't called

it would have been delayed til tomorrow. At this point I don't really care

whose feelings I hurt when it comes to my aunt.

>

*** What is the Hospice policy on taking your aunt to a hospital? If she

doesn't respond, and they don't seem interested, is that an option for you?

Check ahead of time so you know the answer should the situation arise. Can you

tell I was a Girl Scout (many years ago, of course)? :-) Always be prepared,

if possible.

And, I would see if there is a supervisor. In our area, Hospice works in teams.

Mom had the Garnet Team. They have a ladder of supervision within each team. I

never had a problem getting in touch with them if there was a question. Perhaps

the " field " staff has a different attitude than the administrative staff. I

know all Hospice organizations are not the same, sadly.***

> I still can't seem to get an accurate count of my aunts breath sounds it looks

to be about 10. Her pulse is around 53. She is sleeping of course.

***Perhaps the " low " readings are due to her sleeping. A nurse could tell you

better.***

Her blood pressure has been pretty good still in the norm.

***That's good.***

I just gave her some more cranberry juice with the syringe. She wouldn't take

any soup or any juice by straw. She really goes after the juice in the syringe

so I know she wants to drink the poor baby.

***It's wonderful that she wants to drink! She may be getting dehydrated. That

is a distinct possibility. You may want to suggest that to Hospice in a

question. If they don't react, I'll go back to my question about

hospitalization...or at least a trip to the ER for rehydration. A nurse can

tell you if that is even a consideration. I'm not a nurse...just a family

member who has gone through all of this before and had the same questions you

did. I just had more people that I could consult who did check on Mom. ***

I try to keep my spirits up for her, doing all the things I said, but then I

just break down & cry. I really hate this disease with a passion!

>

***It isn't possible to take this journey and not feel that way. It is a

heartbreaker on so many levels. You're doing good but you do need some support

to help you through this. Do you have a neighbor or a friend who can come to

sit with you, just for the companionship? It might help just having someone

beside you.

Best wishes,

Lynn in FL

[Guest guest]

> They have never weighed my aunt, so it's a guess. I take it your mother

didn't have any side effects with Rocephin at all? I really pray that is also

the case with my aunt.

***Mom's last weigh-in at the facility was about 79 pounds. My guess at 75 when

she passed is mainly based on the fact that she would have had to lose more

weight with fluid loss and dehydration.

Mom had no ill effects from the Rocephin. We watched her closely with the first

administration of it, though, because of her allergies. No problem at all,

thankfully. ***

>

> I don't know all what our Hospice offers, they didn't seem to interested in

coming today. Every time I have called it seems like they don't want to come

visit just call if you need anything. Some leave about an hour away so I guess

the trip is too far if they feel it's not important.

> I did have words with one of them this morning, she acted really snippy with

me, and I was upset they weren't coming today with the shot. If I hadn't called

it would have been delayed til tomorrow. At this point I don't really care

whose feelings I hurt when it comes to my aunt.

>

*** What is the Hospice policy on taking your aunt to a hospital? If she

doesn't respond, and they don't seem interested, is that an option for you?

Check ahead of time so you know the answer should the situation arise. Can you

tell I was a Girl Scout (many years ago, of course)? :-) Always be prepared,

if possible.

And, I would see if there is a supervisor. In our area, Hospice works in teams.

Mom had the Garnet Team. They have a ladder of supervision within each team. I

never had a problem getting in touch with them if there was a question. Perhaps

the " field " staff has a different attitude than the administrative staff. I

know all Hospice organizations are not the same, sadly.***

> I still can't seem to get an accurate count of my aunts breath sounds it looks

to be about 10. Her pulse is around 53. She is sleeping of course.

***Perhaps the " low " readings are due to her sleeping. A nurse could tell you

better.***

Her blood pressure has been pretty good still in the norm.

***That's good.***

I just gave her some more cranberry juice with the syringe. She wouldn't take

any soup or any juice by straw. She really goes after the juice in the syringe

so I know she wants to drink the poor baby.

***It's wonderful that she wants to drink! She may be getting dehydrated. That

is a distinct possibility. You may want to suggest that to Hospice in a

question. If they don't react, I'll go back to my question about

hospitalization...or at least a trip to the ER for rehydration. A nurse can

tell you if that is even a consideration. I'm not a nurse...just a family

member who has gone through all of this before and had the same questions you

did. I just had more people that I could consult who did check on Mom. ***

I try to keep my spirits up for her, doing all the things I said, but then I

just break down & cry. I really hate this disease with a passion!

>

***It isn't possible to take this journey and not feel that way. It is a

heartbreaker on so many levels. You're doing good but you do need some support

to help you through this. Do you have a neighbor or a friend who can come to

sit with you, just for the companionship? It might help just having someone

beside you.

Best wishes,

Lynn in FL

[Guest guest]

The medicine just arrived & the nurse will be here in 20 mins or so. Please

pray that she has no side effects & she will perk up. She took 4 bites of ice

cream that was all I could get in her. I gave her some more juice through the

syringe.

She isn't to have any kind of IV's only antibiotics. They said that it wouldn't

be a good thing to give her an IV it could do more harm then good.

I really don't have anyone I can call to come sit with me. Most of my friends

live away from here. The one I did call she had things going on & couldn't

come. As for my family I don't want them here it's a little too late to do the

right thing now. As the song goes. God will get me through he is always here!

> > They have never weighed my aunt, so it's a guess. I take it your mother

didn't have any side effects with Rocephin at all? I really pray that is also

the case with my aunt.

>

> ***Mom's last weigh-in at the facility was about 79 pounds. My guess at 75

when she passed is mainly based on the fact that she would have had to lose more

weight with fluid loss and dehydration.

>

> Mom had no ill effects from the Rocephin. We watched her closely with the

first administration of it, though, because of her allergies. No problem at

all, thankfully. ***

> >

> > I don't know all what our Hospice offers, they didn't seem to interested in

coming today. Every time I have called it seems like they don't want to come

visit just call if you need anything. Some leave about an hour away so I guess

the trip is too far if they feel it's not important.

>

> > I did have words with one of them this morning, she acted really snippy with

me, and I was upset they weren't coming today with the shot. If I hadn't called

it would have been delayed til tomorrow. At this point I don't really care

whose feelings I hurt when it comes to my aunt.

> >

>

> *** What is the Hospice policy on taking your aunt to a hospital? If she

doesn't respond, and they don't seem interested, is that an option for you?

Check ahead of time so you know the answer should the situation arise. Can you

tell I was a Girl Scout (many years ago, of course)? :-) Always be prepared,

if possible.

>

> And, I would see if there is a supervisor. In our area, Hospice works in

teams. Mom had the Garnet Team. They have a ladder of supervision within each

team. I never had a problem getting in touch with them if there was a question.

Perhaps the " field " staff has a different attitude than the administrative

staff. I know all Hospice organizations are not the same, sadly.***

>

> > I still can't seem to get an accurate count of my aunts breath sounds it

looks to be about 10. Her pulse is around 53. She is sleeping of course.

>

> ***Perhaps the " low " readings are due to her sleeping. A nurse could tell you

better.***

>

> Her blood pressure has been pretty good still in the norm.

>

> ***That's good.***

>

> I just gave her some more cranberry juice with the syringe. She wouldn't take

any soup or any juice by straw. She really goes after the juice in the syringe

so I know she wants to drink the poor baby.

>

> ***It's wonderful that she wants to drink! She may be getting dehydrated.

That is a distinct possibility. You may want to suggest that to Hospice in a

question. If they don't react, I'll go back to my question about

hospitalization...or at least a trip to the ER for rehydration. A nurse can

tell you if that is even a consideration. I'm not a nurse...just a family

member who has gone through all of this before and had the same questions you

did. I just had more people that I could consult who did check on Mom. ***

>

> I try to keep my spirits up for her, doing all the things I said, but then I

just break down & cry. I really hate this disease with a passion!

> >

>

> ***It isn't possible to take this journey and not feel that way. It is a

heartbreaker on so many levels. You're doing good but you do need some support

to help you through this. Do you have a neighbor or a friend who can come to

sit with you, just for the companionship? It might help just having someone

beside you.

>

> Best wishes,

> Lynn in FL

>

[Guest guest]

>

> The medicine just arrived & the nurse will be here in 20 mins or so. Please

pray that she has no side effects & she will perk up. She took 4 bites of ice

cream that was all I could get in her. I gave her some more juice through the

syringe.

***All of that is good. (Is your name Beth?) Ice cream has sugar which will

give her some boost in energy. It is fluid and has a bit of protein. It's

certainly better than nothing. More juice is good, too. Kudos to you for your

determination and compassion!

In an earlier message, you wrote that you were put into the family by accident.

I would say that you were put where you would be most needed, certainly not by

accident. We never know why things happen as they do immediately but,

eventually, it becomes evident. You are your aunt's guardian angel and are to be

applauded for answering that call when it came. ***

>

> She isn't to have any kind of IV's only antibiotics. They said that it

wouldn't be a good thing to give her an IV it could do more harm then good.

*** I don't know about that...Mom's last IV was slightly more than four years

before her passing and was never discussed after that as anything that was

needed. Wish I knew more about it. ***

>

> I really don't have anyone I can call to come sit with me. Most of my friends

live away from here. The one I did call she had things going on & couldn't

come. As for my family I don't want them here it's a little too late to do the

right thing now. As the song goes. God will get me through he is always here!

*** That's so true! We are never alone. It's faith that gets us through the

hard times. I can understand how you feel about your family. I think I'd feel

the same way in the same situation. Let us know how it goes when the nurse

arrives.

Best wishes,

Lynn in FL

[Guest guest]

>

> The medicine just arrived & the nurse will be here in 20 mins or so. Please

pray that she has no side effects & she will perk up. She took 4 bites of ice

cream that was all I could get in her. I gave her some more juice through the

syringe.

***All of that is good. (Is your name Beth?) Ice cream has sugar which will

give her some boost in energy. It is fluid and has a bit of protein. It's

certainly better than nothing. More juice is good, too. Kudos to you for your

determination and compassion!

In an earlier message, you wrote that you were put into the family by accident.

I would say that you were put where you would be most needed, certainly not by

accident. We never know why things happen as they do immediately but,

eventually, it becomes evident. You are your aunt's guardian angel and are to be

applauded for answering that call when it came. ***

>

> She isn't to have any kind of IV's only antibiotics. They said that it

wouldn't be a good thing to give her an IV it could do more harm then good.

*** I don't know about that...Mom's last IV was slightly more than four years

before her passing and was never discussed after that as anything that was

needed. Wish I knew more about it. ***

>

> I really don't have anyone I can call to come sit with me. Most of my friends

live away from here. The one I did call she had things going on & couldn't

come. As for my family I don't want them here it's a little too late to do the

right thing now. As the song goes. God will get me through he is always here!

*** That's so true! We are never alone. It's faith that gets us through the

hard times. I can understand how you feel about your family. I think I'd feel

the same way in the same situation. Let us know how it goes when the nurse

arrives.

Best wishes,

Lynn in FL

[Guest guest]

>

> The medicine just arrived & the nurse will be here in 20 mins or so. Please

pray that she has no side effects & she will perk up. She took 4 bites of ice

cream that was all I could get in her. I gave her some more juice through the

syringe.

***All of that is good. (Is your name Beth?) Ice cream has sugar which will

give her some boost in energy. It is fluid and has a bit of protein. It's

certainly better than nothing. More juice is good, too. Kudos to you for your

determination and compassion!

In an earlier message, you wrote that you were put into the family by accident.

I would say that you were put where you would be most needed, certainly not by

accident. We never know why things happen as they do immediately but,

eventually, it becomes evident. You are your aunt's guardian angel and are to be

applauded for answering that call when it came. ***

>

> She isn't to have any kind of IV's only antibiotics. They said that it

wouldn't be a good thing to give her an IV it could do more harm then good.

*** I don't know about that...Mom's last IV was slightly more than four years

before her passing and was never discussed after that as anything that was

needed. Wish I knew more about it. ***

>

> I really don't have anyone I can call to come sit with me. Most of my friends

live away from here. The one I did call she had things going on & couldn't

come. As for my family I don't want them here it's a little too late to do the

right thing now. As the song goes. God will get me through he is always here!

*** That's so true! We are never alone. It's faith that gets us through the

hard times. I can understand how you feel about your family. I think I'd feel

the same way in the same situation. Let us know how it goes when the nurse

arrives.

Best wishes,

Lynn in FL

[Guest guest]

They aren't going to give her the shots no muscle mass, I have lost hope, since

she can't take anything orally, there is nothing left.

Re: What are the normal breath rates in the eldery?

>

> The medicine just arrived & the nurse will be here in 20 mins or so. Please

pray that she has no side effects & she will perk up. She took 4 bites of ice

cream that was all I could get in her. I gave her some more juice through the

syringe.

***All of that is good. (Is your name Beth?) Ice cream has sugar which will give

her some boost in energy. It is fluid and has a bit of protein. It's certainly

better than nothing. More juice is good, too. Kudos to you for your

determination and compassion!

In an earlier message, you wrote that you were put into the family by accident.

I would say that you were put where you would be most needed, certainly not by

accident. We never know why things happen as they do immediately but,

eventually, it becomes evident. You are your aunt's guardian angel and are to be

applauded for answering that call when it came. ***

>

> She isn't to have any kind of IV's only antibiotics. They said that it

wouldn't be a good thing to give her an IV it could do more harm then good.

*** I don't know about that...Mom's last IV was slightly more than four years

before her passing and was never discussed after that as anything that was

needed. Wish I knew more about it. ***

>

> I really don't have anyone I can call to come sit with me. Most of my friends

live away from here. The one I did call she had things going on & couldn't come.

As for my family I don't want them here it's a little too late to do the right

thing now. As the song goes. God will get me through he is always here!

*** That's so true! We are never alone. It's faith that gets us through the hard

times. I can understand how you feel about your family. I think I'd feel the

same way in the same situation. Let us know how it goes when the nurse arrives.

Best wishes,

Lynn in FL

[Guest guest]

Sometimes, the best thing to do is accept the inevitable, both for your sake and

for your aunt's sake. It is a hard thing to do...I've been there, myself, very

recently. We can only do so much; the rest is in God's hands.

You have been a wonderful advocate for your aunt. Have peace knowing that. You

will continue to be an advocate for her as she faces new challenges.

Know you are not alone. Not only is God by your side but all the members of

this group are standing by you. We care.

I'll be away from my computer for a few hours but will check back when I can.

You will be in my thoughts...

Lynn in FL

>

> They aren't going to give her the shots no muscle mass, I have lost hope,

since she can't take anything orally, there is nothing left.

[Guest guest]

They decided to give her amoxcillin rectally I don't know much about this, but I

hope it will give her the same relief.

Re: What are the normal breath rates in the eldery?

Sometimes, the best thing to do is accept the inevitable, both for your sake and

for your aunt's sake. It is a hard thing to do...I've been there, myself, very

recently. We can only do so much; the rest is in God's hands.

You have been a wonderful advocate for your aunt. Have peace knowing that. You

will continue to be an advocate for her as she faces new challenges.

Know you are not alone. Not only is God by your side but all the members of this

group are standing by you. We care.

I'll be away from my computer for a few hours but will check back when I can.

You will be in my thoughts...

Lynn in FL

>

> They aren't going to give her the shots no muscle mass, I have lost hope,

since she can't take anything orally, there is nothing left.

[Guest guest]

They decided to give her amoxcillin rectally I don't know much about this, but I

hope it will give her the same relief.

Re: What are the normal breath rates in the eldery?

Sometimes, the best thing to do is accept the inevitable, both for your sake and

for your aunt's sake. It is a hard thing to do...I've been there, myself, very

recently. We can only do so much; the rest is in God's hands.

You have been a wonderful advocate for your aunt. Have peace knowing that. You

will continue to be an advocate for her as she faces new challenges.

Know you are not alone. Not only is God by your side but all the members of this

group are standing by you. We care.

I'll be away from my computer for a few hours but will check back when I can.

You will be in my thoughts...

Lynn in FL

>

> They aren't going to give her the shots no muscle mass, I have lost hope,

since she can't take anything orally, there is nothing left.

[Guest guest]

They decided to give her amoxcillin rectally I don't know much about this, but I

hope it will give her the same relief.

Re: What are the normal breath rates in the eldery?

Sometimes, the best thing to do is accept the inevitable, both for your sake and

for your aunt's sake. It is a hard thing to do...I've been there, myself, very

recently. We can only do so much; the rest is in God's hands.

You have been a wonderful advocate for your aunt. Have peace knowing that. You

will continue to be an advocate for her as she faces new challenges.

Know you are not alone. Not only is God by your side but all the members of this

group are standing by you. We care.

I'll be away from my computer for a few hours but will check back when I can.

You will be in my thoughts...

Lynn in FL

>

> They aren't going to give her the shots no muscle mass, I have lost hope,

since she can't take anything orally, there is nothing left.

[Guest guest]

I, too, am not familiar with that. Hopefully, it will give both of you some

relief and peaceful rest. Glad they were able to come up with a treatment.

Please keep us posted on how your aunt is tomorrow.

Best wishes,

Lynn in FL

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>

> They decided to give her amoxcillin rectally I don't know much about this, but

I hope it will give her the same relief.