So much has happened in the last few days. Basically that means lots of falls. Including TWO yesterday alone. She’s aggressive at times and continues to tell anyone around her how miserable she is. I really don’t want to get into everything that she says, but whatever bad place you end up getting to, that’s where she is and what she’s saying.
I took her to see the orthopedist today. They confirmed two fractures of her big toe. She’s wearing a pretty big, heavy duty walking boot. They didn’t want to put a permanent cast on it because we need to be able to monitor her skin for breakdown. The cast makes that possible. She’s able to continue with her therapy as tolerated. I checked in with her a bit ago and she did have PT and she said that it didn’t hurt. They are focusing on stand and pivoting. Walking is pretty much on the back burner because of she just can’t/won’t do it. She doesn’t even try to use one muscle most of the time. She won’t even sit up straight in her chair. It’s sad and pretty pathetic. Mentally she’s just done.
I’m not really sure what else to do for her. We put her in one of the best places in the area, the girls taking care of her all love her and are incredibly patient and sweet. If she doesn’t want to get up and try getting stronger and keeps telling everyone that she just wants to be free (can’t say I blame her), what can we do? She blames me and Cyndie for her being there and nothing we do makes her happy. So we’ll continue to take it day by day. I just hope that she really understands how much we love her.
Next week she has an appointment with her psychiatrist and another visit to the orthopedist. This time to check the progress of her hip. I really wish we could have done a twofer today…
Tomorrow will hopefully be a nice day for her. Her dear friend, “H” will be there to visit. H is so patient, encouraging and tries very hard to keep her engaged and interact with others. Throughout this whole ordeal she’s been the one friend that has stayed consistent in keeping in touch and visiting regularly. Mom obviously doesn’t get many visitors. But it’s been very comforting to know that H has never failed to step in when Cyndie and I couldn’t be there. For that I will always be grateful.
Hoping for an uneventful night and a better tomorrow!