TUESDAY Sally Chapman met with Mom Pat and myself on Tuesday afternoon. Sally is the grief counselor from Hospice who was referred by Dr. Dentler. (Reminder: The doctor wanted to see if a grief counselor might be able to help Mom deal with Dad's death...which he was assuming was the reason for her ongoing sadness. Hospice provides those services for no cost.) While Mom slept most of the time, and Sally's initial response was that Mom was did not need to deal with Jim's loss, she is going to come back next week and we will talk about what other resources Hospice might offer to her and to family. Because she is in Riverview there is no need for medication or health-related services, i.e., administration of morphine or bathing/nursing help.
One of the only times that Mom responded to Sally's questions was when Sally asked Mom if she was ready to join Jim. Mom nodded her head and said, 'Yes.'
Mom's new wheelchair is much better for her. Without having to move her she can be moved from upright to pretty much any angle. Pat wanted to make sure everyone knew that if you are giving her something to drink...make sure that she is upright. He had a rather bad experience when he let her sip water while being too far back. Picture is of Sally, Mom and Pat.
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