![]() And yes, ask if Celebrex is the appropriate medication, and if they think that there is a greater risk for this particular patient. You need to talk to all the hands-on people and express your concerns. But don't even worry about talking to the doctor right now. Lines of communication go both ways, up and down, and you are the one to keep the lines open from your side. The Celebrex would be low down on my concerns, actually, but the change in her behavior on Sunday is IMHO a bigger deal. And make a list to cover all that's on your mind. What I'd do is start with the nursing supervisor and express your concerns. It was a priviledge and there's a kind of sweetness about it. It was all a real learning experience - and now looking back on the whole thing - one I wouldn't trade. And I participated in (still do keep up with those) a couple of different care givers support groups - really good for information gathering/sharing, moral support, etc. But over the 11 months she was in LTC, I witnessed plenty of drama with other residents and their families. I have to admit, as gut wrenching a decision as it was to have our mother placed in long term care (I was her live in caregiver from mid 2001 until late 2006 and watched her slide from moderate to severe Alzheimer's), we were spared any real drama. ![]() A few well chosen family pictures in her room, a favorite quilt or throw. ![]() If your mother likes music, make sure she has a radio. If they have a little personal information, they have something to distract her with when she's feeling angry and alone. Let them know little things about her, what she liked and didn't like, hobbies and pasttimes, etc. It helps them to know you're your mother's best advocate. Also, get to know the staff, make sure they see you. sometimes planning visits around times when there is interaction with other residents takes the burden off you in carrying the ball. Get familiar with meal times, bath/shower/hairdresser days, art and craft sessions, music programs. One thing that might be beneficial to you is to get to know the home routine - they usually publish a little calendar of daily events and activities planned for residents. Give it a little time for things to work themselves out might be a little hard to believe now, but they generally do.
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