I'm looking after an 87 year old lady who's at end of life dementia. She's complaining of stomach pains. Any advice? And also her urine is very strong, why is this? She seems to have had a surge of energy. Just wanted a few answers please if you can help me.
Has an urgent matter.
Doing nothing can result in elder neglect.
Call 911?
Contacting me by private message is not going to get your friend the help you need. So sorry that I cannot help you.
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she has lost her speech this morning her hands and feet are cold and she is very cold can i do anythink ?
Good for you!
Do you have POA, Medical POA or a HIPPA release form so the doctors can discuss with you her care, or for you to make decisions for your friend?
Does she have family, next of kin that you can contact?
A UTI is urgent, requiring immediate diagnosis and treatment.
Otherwise, her end of life can end by getting sepsis.
You don't want her to be in pain, get help.
And like Midkid58 said below, you definitely want her to be checked for either a bladder infection or UTI, as both can cause pain and strong smelling urine.
Also the dying process itself is very painful as the bodies organs start to shut down, so that's where hospice can be helpful as they can give her pain medications to keep her comfortable.
I don't know where you're writing from, but I hope for your sake and the precious lady you're caring for that hospice is available.
You did not say if she has managed care by hospice?
Another explanation for a surge in energy could be that she is rallying.
If she is terminally ill, this could be temporary.
We're not Drs here, just people who care for elderly/sick people.